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Candida auris Spreads in Washington | Seattle News
Thirteen new cases of the super-resistant fungus Candida auris have emerged in Washington state this year, sparking urgent CDC monitoring—especially since it thrives in healthcare settings and poses the greatest threat to already vulnerable patients. With only Washington and California reporting cases in the entire Pacific region, officials are racing to track its spread and prevent outbreaks in hospitals, while reassuring the public that healthy individuals aren’t at risk. This is an evolving public health challenge demanding swift, targeted action to protect the most vulnerable. Listen in…
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