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Miami Sees 2,200% Surge in Dangerous Candida Auris Cases

4/1/2025

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A startling 2,200% surge in Candida auris cases has been reported in Miami, skyrocketing from just 5 in 2019 to 115 in 2023. This dangerous fungus poses a grave risk to vulnerable patients in hospitals. In response, the CDC urges rigorous cleaning and isolation protocols to combat its alarming spread, a global issue since its emergence in 2009.

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Story summary

A startling 2,200% surge in Candida auris cases has been reported in Miami, skyrocketing from just 5 in 2019 to 115 in 2023. This dangerous fungus poses a grave risk to vulnerable patients in hospitals. In response, the CDC urges rigorous cleaning and isolation protocols to combat its alarming spread, a global issue since its emergence in 2009.