Superbug hits 28 states, including Alabama: Where the deadly fungus is spreading
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Key Points:
- Candida auris, a drug-resistant superbug, is rapidly spreading in the U.S., with Alabama reporting 158 cases this year, primarily impacting nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
- The fungus can survive on surfaces and skin for months, resisting cleaning efforts, and spreads through medical equipment and person-to-person contact.
- Alabama’s health department is following CDC containment guidelines and emphasizes the importance of collaboration, timely reporting, and strict infection control to prevent further transmission.
- Neighboring states like Tennessee, Mississippi, and Georgia are also experiencing significant case numbers, with the CDC reporting over 7,000 cases nationwide in 2023.
- Candida auris infections mainly affect already critically ill patients, making it challenging to determine the
