What is the infectious disease Candida auris and how dangerous is it?

Answer 1

Candida auris is an emerging global health threat. It is a fungus that is resistant to multiple anti-fungal drugs and be difficult to detect in the lab. It can also lead to outbreaks within hospitals and can be difficult to stop it from spreading in the hospital. It was recently listed as an urgent threat in the CDC's Antibiotic Threats in the U.S. Report.