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Candida auris Superbug in Hospitals | Columbus News
Candida auris, a deadly superbug fungus spreading across 23 states—with Ohio hit hard this year—is quietly wreaking havoc in hospitals and nursing homes. Resistant to most antifungals, it thrives where patients are already vulnerable: those with tubes, catheters, or serious illnesses. Though symptoms are vague—often just fever or chills—the CDC has logged over 3,000 cases nationwide, down slightly from last year but still alarming. Health officials are urging facilities to act fast to contain outbreaks, as this stealthy pathogen clings to surfaces and defies easy eradication. Listen in…
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