The fungus is called AFM, or Aspergillus flavus, and it can cause severe respiratory illness in

Key Highlights :

1. Candida auris is a recently identified, single-cell fungus that can infect humans and is moderately resistant to existing antifungal drugs.

2. Candida infections can be dangerous for patients with weakened immune systems, like cancer patients on chemotherapy or patients with human immunodeficiency virus.

3. Candida auris is causing more infections and deaths than previously thought, and doctors are worried about the fungus's potential to spread throughout the healthcare system.

4. The medical community is trying to combat the fungus by practicing good infection control measures and developing better drugs to treat resistant strains of candida.

     The unexpected rise of this recently discovered pathogen is part of a larger trend of increasing fungal infections in the US.

     According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fungal infections are on the rise in the United States. Between 2011 and 2015, the number of fungal infections diagnosed increased by 23 percent. The most common fungal infections are caused by Candida, a type of yeast.

     One of the reasons for the increase in fungal infections is that people are more likely to get them now than ever before. This is because we are living in a more mobile society, and there is more exposure to different types of bacteria and viruses. Additionally, people are more likely to have fungal infections if they have a weakened immune system.

     There are many ways to prevent fungal infections. The most important thing is to keep your immune system strong. You can do this by getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, and using a sunscreen. You can also take antifungal medications if you are diagnosed with a fungal infection.

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