CDC Warns of Surge in Deadly Fungal Infection

Another warning - immune system damage to blame?

The CDC is warning about an “urgent threat” — a deadly fungus that is spreading rapidly. Infections spread from 4 states in 2016 to over half (26) of all states in 2022.

The fungus is called Candida auris and it’s a fungal infection easily spread through person-to-person contact or with contaminated surfaces. It can cause severe illness or death in thos…