By Keith Walsh
At this point in the 21st century, there’s a lot for ordinary people to worry about. In addition to crime, the possible outbreak of WW3, and now, just as COVID-19 appears to somewhat ambiguously resolve, there’s a new threat in town – the fungus Candida Auris.
Called “a serious global health threat” by the CDC (Centers For Disease Control), Candida Auris is an antibiotic-resistant fungus that was first identified in the U.S. in 2018. Patients who have been in long term-care are the most vulnerable, and Candida Auris has been found mostly in healthcare settings.
The fungus can cause many types of infections, including those in the bloodstream, in wounds, and the ear, but can be hard to detect as those most likely to be infected are already suffering from medical conditions, according to the CDC. Candida Auris is not usually a threat to healthy individuals, though it’s something for those who have older relatives in convalescence to be concerned about.
CDC Official Site For Info About Candida Auris
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