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Candida auris: The Silent Superbug | Seattle News
Candida auris is a deadly, drug-resistant yeast spreading fast—over 4,500 cases nationwide, including more than a dozen in Washington state. First spotted in Japan in 2009 and reaching the U.S. in 2016, this “superbug” hides on hospital surfaces like bed rails and blood pressure cuffs, silently infecting vulnerable patients with weakened immune systems, diabetes, or medical devices. Symptoms range from fever to life-threatening collapse—and people can carry it without knowing. Health officials are ramping up hygiene and isolation protocols in hospitals, while everyday prevention means washing…
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