AI Generated Image
Drug-resistant fungal infection spreading in Arizona and other states
KJZZ • • health
Key Points:
- Arizona has reported over 300 cases of the drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris since 2022, with cases in Pima County increasing from 31 in 2024 to 59 in 2025.
- Candida auris can infect various parts of the body, including blood, wounds, and ears, and spreads through contact with infected patients or contaminated surfaces.
- Symptoms of Candida auris vary depending on the infection site, and there is no common symptom pattern like those seen in colds or flu.
- Hand washing is emphasized as the most effective preventive measure against the spread of Candida auris.
- The infection is rising in 27 states nationwide, according to data from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
