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'It Looks Spooky And It Is': New Call For Action In NY's Battle Against Superbug Virus 'It Looks Spooky And It Is': New Call For Action In NY's Battle Against Superbug Virus
'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…

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