Drug-resistant Candida auris fungus rises in Connecticut
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Key Points:
- Candida Auris, a multi-drug resistant fungus that can cause severe infections, is increasingly appearing in Connecticut and nationwide, posing treatment challenges.
- Identified in 2009 with the first U.S. case in 2016, Candida Auris cases have sharply increased, but many labs still lack the capability to accurately identify it.
- Outbreaks have been reported primarily in nursing homes and congregate care settings, affecting individuals with weakened immune systems or those using invasive medical devices.
- Preventative measures include thorough hand washing with soap and water and disinfecting environments with bleach to reduce the spread of the fungus.
- Not everyone exposed to Candida Auris will become ill, but high-risk individuals should monitor for symptoms and consult
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