Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’ Spreading in 23 States, CDC Says

More than 3,000 cases of Candida auris have been reported in 23 states in 2026. spawns/E+/Getty Images Federal health officials report that the fungal infection Candida auris is spreading in healthcare facilities.
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