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Candida auris
Massapequa, NY
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Outbreak Of Drug-Resistant 'Superbug' Under Investigation In US
An outbreak of Candida auris, a serious fungal infection that is often resistant to multiple antifungal medicines, is being investigated in the United States. The Oregon Health Authority said in a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 28 that three cases of the so-called "Superbug" -- the first-ever in the state's history -- have been detected. The infection has only recently appeared in the United States after first identified in 2009 in Asia, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The first Oregon case, confirmed on Friday, Dec. 17 at Salem Hospital, involved a pa…
Ossining, NY
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'It Looks Spooky And It Is': New Call For Action In NY's Battle Against Superbug Virus
With more than 300 cases of a potentially deadly, multi-drug-resistant germ reported in New York, there has been a new call for the federal government to take action. On Sunday, May 5, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) urged the government to designate the superbug an emergency so millions more in funds can be allocated to New York. Candida auris, an emerging yeast fungus, presents a serious global health threat, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This yeast often does not respond to commonly used antifungal drugs, making infections difficult to treat, said the…
Ossining, NY
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Potentially Deadly Superbug Fungus Sickens More Than 300 In New York
More than 300 cases of a potentially deadly drug-resistant germ have been reported in New York, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Candida auris, an emerging yeast fungus, presents a serious global health threat, according to the CDC. This yeast often does not respond to commonly used antifungal drugs, making infections difficult to treat, said the CDC. A total of 309 cases have been reported in New York State, mainly in healthcare facilities. Those who have been hospitalized in a healthcare facility a long time, have a central venous catheter, or …
Newark, NJ
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What You Need To Know: Outbreak Of Dangerous, Drug-Resistant Fungus Reported In New Jersey
There has been an outbreak of a dangerous, drug-resistant fungus among patients in New Jersey healthcare facilities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported. Candida Auris -- most common in hospitals and nursing homes -- has been found in more than 100 people in New Jersey, with another 22 infections suspected. New York has seen more than 300 cases, while there have been 144 cases in Illinois, most in Chicago. The overwhelming majority of cases in the United States have been in these three states, according to CDC figures. The CDC beli…
