In a recent study issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States (CDC), researchers cautioned of an explosive and far-reaching growth of potentially deadly fungi.
A recently published study by the American College of Physicians in the Journal of Internal Medicine revealed that these minuscule fungi may be responsible for causing severe illnesses in those with compromised immune systems.
The study declared that this obstinate, yeast-like fungus is named Candida auris and more commonly referred to as the white spotting fungus.
In a deep concern, she reported that the number of individuals diagnosed with Candida auris infection as well as those discovered to be carrying it during their evaluation have dramatically increased since its first detection in the U.S.
In the wake of an alarming rise in the proliferation of poisonous mushrooms throughout Mississippi, Timmy Yates from the state health department recently issued a warning to citizens. Reports suggest that since last November 12 individuals have contracted Candida auris and four unfortunate cases resulted in a fatality.
Yates expressed deep concern regarding the worrisome trend of drug-resistant organisms, particularly Candida auris, which is increasingly affecting those living in long-term care facilities – our most at-risk population.
According to the CDC, these fungi can be located on and in the body of anyone. The spokesperson also noted that although this fungus is generally harmless for healthy individuals, there is a fatality rate of thirty percent among those infected with “Candida auris.”
A recent CDC study found that the multi-drug resistant fungal infection, Candida auris, has spread to more than half of US states. NBC News quoted the principal author Megan Lehman—chief medical officer for the Mycotic Diseases Branch at CDC—stating: “The growing incidence rate is undeniably concerning.” The threat posed by this disease requires an urgent response from healthcare professionals and institutions nationwide.
