Experts say that people who are healthy do not have to worry about contracting Candida auris.
However, invasive fungi might grow more threatening and resistant to treatment because of excessive antibiotic use.
The yeast-like fungus has been discovered on rare occasions over the last few years.
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It wasfirst identified in Japan in 2009and more recently in New York City in 2019.
He adds that the fungus does not appear to be a community-based risk at this point.
Likewise, hospitals should practice effective sanitation rituals and containment measures and use personal protective equipment.
What This Means For You
Candida auris has only been found in healthcare controls so far.
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