Yes, CDC calls the fungus an ‘urgent’ threat. Here’s what a CT epidemiologist wants you to know.
The CDC noted that it can cause “infection in different parts of the body like the blood, wounds, and ears” and that symptoms ...
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
There are new signs that a dangerous fungus is once again on the move. Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause ...
This drug-resistant fungus labeled an ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading: Here are the symptoms and how it spreads
Since the first US case of Candida auris was detected in 2016, the number of infections has soared prompting the CDC to label ...
Fungal diseases 'growing increasingly resistant to treatment,' WHO says
Some fungal diseases in humans no longer respond to medicines, which increases the risk of severe illness and death as well ...
UKHSA reports 'previously rarely detected' fungal infection is 'rapidly emerging' in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has released a new report on a "previously rarely detected" fungal infection that is ...
UKHSA warns of 'rapidly emerging' fungal infection in England linked to dangerous hospital outbreaks
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported that a "previously rarely detected" fungal infection is "rapidly emerging" ...
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Giant, mysterious organisms discovered are impossible to categorize
Researchers reveal Prototaxites, a giant Devonian fossil, was not a fungus or plant but a unique extinct lineage.
'Most neglected area’ of the body could lead to grim infections
Belly buttons are often one of the most overlooked parts of our bodies when it comes to our hygiene routines. However, the small, dark and sometimes damp space can be the ideal breeding ground for ...
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Fun fungi with naturalist Jonathan Kranz
The Waltham Public Library hosted naturalist Jonathan Kranz, who led a small audience through the joys and practicalities of foraging for mushrooms in New England.
Gut Microbes in Infancy Shape Diabetes Risk and Metabolic Health for Life
From your first breath, trillions of tiny microbes colonize your body, shaping your health in surprising ways. Among these ...
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Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that preys on the sick and old is continuing to spread in hospitals and senior care facilities across the country, killing more than 1 in 3 infected. Candida auris ...