23 states report drug-resistant fungus cases, including hundreds in Illinois - NBC 5 Chicago
The CDC reports over 3,000 cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris across 23 U.S. states this year. The infection is particularly dangerous in healthcare settings and is difficult to treat due to antifungal resistance.
Why it matters
The spread of drug-resistant pathogens poses a significant threat to public health and hospital safety protocols.
More than 3,000 cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris have been reported across the U.S. this year, according to CDC data.
Federal health officials say there have been more than 3,000 cases of a drug-resistant fungal infection reported in the U.S., including in Illinois.
According to the latest data from the CDC, at least 3,182 cases of a fungal infection caused by Candida auris have been reported around the U.S. so far this year, with more than 350 of those cases occurring in Illinois, making it one of the hardest-hit states in the country.
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