Candida auris in CA: Fungus infection symptoms, cases & risks
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Key Points:
- Candida auris, a deadly and drug-resistant fungal infection, has infected over 7,000 people across 27 U.S. states, including 1,524 cases reported in California in 2025, with three additional cases in early 2026.
- The fungus primarily affects patients with severe underlying conditions and invasive medical devices, spreading rapidly in healthcare settings through surfaces and skin contact, often without symptoms.
- Candida auris can cause a range of infections from skin and ear infections to life-threatening bloodstream infections, with a mortality rate of 34% between 2016 and 2022.
- Prevention measures in healthcare facilities include frequent hand sanitizing, patient isolation, constant room disinfection, and the use of gloves and gowns by healthcare
