Candida auris: A Dangerous Fungus Spreading Globally

• Candida auris has become a dangerous pathogen worldwide in just a few years.
• Researchers at the University of Würzburg analyzed around 180 studies to summarize the current state of knowledge on Candida auris.
• The fungus has spread to more than 60 countries and is a growing concern for global healthcare systems.
• New research is helping to uncover how Candida auris resists antifungal drugs.
• Candida auris can cause serious infections in already hospitalized patients.