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Europe Faces Surge of Deadly Candida Auris Infections

9/12/2025

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European health officials warn of the rapid spread of multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris in hospitals, with over 4,000 cases reported from 2013 to 2023.
Significant increases occurred in Spain, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Germany.
C. auris, identified in Japan in 2009, poses severe risks to critically ill patients, with mortality rates between 29% and 62%.
In 2023, 1,346 cases emerged across 18 European countries, with outbreaks in Cyprus, France, and Germany.
Only 17 of 36 countries have national surveillance systems, revealing gaps in preparedness.

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Story summary

European health officials warn of the rapid spread of multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris in hospitals, with over 4,000 cases reported from 2013 to 2023.
Significant increases occurred in Spain, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Germany.
C. auris, identified in Japan in 2009, poses severe risks to critically ill patients, with mortality rates between 29% and 62%.
In 2023, 1,346 cases emerged across 18 European countries, with outbreaks in Cyprus, France, and Germany.
Only 17 of 36 countries have national surveillance systems, revealing gaps in preparedness.