Deadly fungus spreading in U.S. with approximately 60% mortality - MyNorthwest.com
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“In 2016, there were only 53 cases of this in the U.S.,” Dr. Gordon Cohen, M.D. said on Seattle’s Morning News. “But this past year, there were 2,377 people who were infected with this particular fungal infection. The problem with it is that Candida auris has a mortality rate of around 60%.”
The fungus can cause a bloodstream infection, according to CDC. Fever, chills, sweats, and low blood pressure are the most common symptoms of a Candida auris infection.
Candida auris can live on surfaces for several weeks.
