Candida auris (C. auris) is a yeast that can live on the human body. It is commonly referred to as a fungus, a category that includes both yeasts and molds. In general, C. auris isn’t a danger ...

This rare fungus, known as 'Candida auris', is resistant to drugs, spreads easily in medical facilities and has a high ...

US cases nearly doubled in 2021 - from 756 to 1,471, says the CDC report. Healthy people are not at risk from Candida auris, but those with weak immune systems - or using medical devices like ...