By Paul Waldmiller
Did you know that there is a deadly fungus found here in Florida, and also in 28 other states as well?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a fungus that poses “an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat” is growing here and warning all to take heed and warning.
The fungus called, Candida auris preys primarily on “very sick” people and is generally not a threat to healthy people according to the CDC, but with a growing population here in Florda, everyone is advised to take precautions as necessary.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Candida auris was first detected here within the United States in 2016 and has been spreading ever since with its largest spread among those in healthcare facilities.
During 2022, the U.S. reported 2,377 confirmed clinical cases of Candida auris which is a 1,200% increase since 2017.
According to CDC epidemiologist Dr. Meghan Lyman who submitted a press release regarding this severe health alert, “The rapid rise and geographic spread of cases is concerning and emphasized the need for continued surveillance, expanded lab capacity, quicker diagnostic tests, and adherence to proven infection and control.”