Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, has been detected in 23 states, affecting thousands of hospitalized patients.

More than 3,000 cases of the deadly fungal infection have been reported in the U.S. so far this year.

Deadly Fungus Spreading in U.S. Cases of a drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungal infection are spreading in the U.S., according to federal data. Over 3,400 infections caused by Candida auris ...

A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris has been detected across 23 US states, with thousands of reported cases in 2026. The fungus mainly affects vulnerable hospital patients and has raised ...

Candida auris and Candida albicans are microscopic fungi that cause life-threatening human infections, killing almost a ...

It is estimated that 80% of women will suffer from vaginal candidiasis at least once in their lives. In addition to superficial infections, which can be oral or vaginal and do not usually have a ...

Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world. It's caused by the fungi Candida—specifically, the yeast Candida albicans. Although yeast infections are normally treated easily with ...

Brad Crooker's thirties were stressful. His hectic schedule as an actor and waiter was reflected in his poor diet -- lots of muffins, cookies, and other refined, on-the-go foods. In addition to ...

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the bone marrow and blood. The two most common fungal infections that affect people with AML are aspergillosis and candidiasis. Invasive fungal infection is ...

The opportunistic fungal pathogen, Candida albicans, lives benignly in our bodies, on our skin and mucosa membranes, until it senses we are weak; then it quickly adapts and goes on the offensive. One ...

Candida may be linked to endometriosis. This may be because it alters the balance of microorganisms in the body and can cause inflammation. Further research is necessary to fully understand the ...

HIV weakens the immune system and increases the risk of infections, such as oral thrush. Over 90% of people with HIV may develop oral thrush at some point. Candida is a yeast occurring in the body. In ...