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Alarming Surge: Candida auris Cases Jump 8,800% in U.S.

3/29/2025

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A startling study uncovers a dramatic surge in multi-drug resistant Candida auris cases across the United States, with New Jersey at the epicenter. From a mere 51 cases in 2016, infections skyrocketed to 4,514 by 2023. This dangerous fungus poses a grave risk, claiming the lives of over one in three patients battling invasive infections.

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Story summary

A startling study uncovers a dramatic surge in multi-drug resistant Candida auris cases across the United States, with New Jersey at the epicenter. From a mere 51 cases in 2016, infections skyrocketed to 4,514 by 2023. This dangerous fungus poses a grave risk, claiming the lives of over one in three patients battling invasive infections.