Yikes!
Frightening map shows deadly fungal disease spreading across the United States with experts concerned
Story by John O'Sullivan
February 8, 2024
"This frightening map shows the spread of the C. auris fungal infection across the United States, with the most recent data showing an exponential growth in the disease since the first case was reported in the country in 2016.
"Recently, there was an outbreak of the drug-resistant #CandidaAuris fungus in Seattle, Washington. Health experts have warned that the infection spreads rapidly, especially in healthcare settings, and has a high fatality rate."