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Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection C. auris Spikes in Europe

9/14/2025

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Health officials warn of the spread of the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris (C. auris) in European hospitals.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,346 cases in 2023, a 67% increase from 2022.
Over 4,000 infections occurred in Europe from 2013 to 2023, with Greece and Spain reporting the highest numbers.
C. auris has a high mortality rate, with nearly 60% of infected patients dying within 90 days.
Experts stress the importance of early detection and strict infection control to prevent outbreaks.

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Story summary

Health officials warn of the spread of the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris (C. auris) in European hospitals.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,346 cases in 2023, a 67% increase from 2022.
Over 4,000 infections occurred in Europe from 2013 to 2023, with Greece and Spain reporting the highest numbers.
C. auris has a high mortality rate, with nearly 60% of infected patients dying within 90 days.
Experts stress the importance of early detection and strict infection control to prevent outbreaks.