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CDC Reports 7,000 Candida Auris Infections, High Mortality Risk

12/31/2025

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Candida auris has infected at least 7,000 people in the United States, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
First reported in 2016, Candida auris can survive on surfaces and spread through medical equipment.
It poses a significant risk in healthcare settings, with over half of infected patients requiring intensive care, and many needing ventilation and blood transfusions.
The CDC estimates a 30–60% mortality rate among infected individuals.

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Candida auris has infected at least 7,000 people in the United States, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
First reported in 2016, Candida auris can survive on surfaces and spread through medical equipment.
It poses a significant risk in healthcare settings, with over half of infected patients requiring intensive care, and many needing ventilation and blood transfusions.
The CDC estimates a 30–60% mortality rate among infected individuals.