The CDC says it is concerned about the deadly fungus, which has been found in Texas and D.C. patients, because of its drug resistance.
What is known is that it mainly affects patients who already have medical problems and often occurs in people who frequently visit hospitals or live in nursing homes. People who have tubes that go into their body for medical reasons are also at risk.
Symptoms can vary greatly depending on which part of the body may be affected. C. auris can cause many different types of infection including a bloodstream, wound, or ear infection. Symptoms may not be noticeable because patients often are already sick with some other illness.Limited information suggests that 30 to 60 percent of people with C. auris infections have died—though many of these patients already had other serious illnesses.
While more research is needed, the fungus can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or from person to person.
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