Scientists are raising alarms about a deadly fungus that is a growing global threat. An invasive yeast fungus called Candida auris is rapidly spreading around the world and is increasingly resistant ...

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Candida auris is a drug-resistant fungus that spreads mainly in health care settings, including nursing homes and hospitals.

Without treatment, vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis) often get worse, causing more itching, discoloration, and inflammation around the vagina. Cracked skin or constant scratching can lead ...

The fungus can cause everything from skin infections to life-threatening bloodstream infections.

The fungal infection mostly spreads in healthcare facilities, according to health experts.

You may get a yeast infection during or after a course of antibiotics if the drugs affect beneficial bacteria in your vagina. Some practices and products may reduce the risk. Antibiotics are used to ...

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(NEXSTAR) – Hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities are struggling to gain ground on a drug-resistant and deadly fungus that has infected at least 7,000 people in 2025, according to ...