New Study Calls for Broader Screening of Superbugs in Hospitals
A new study from Mount Sinai Brooklyn Hospital advocates for enhanced screening protocols for Candida auris, a dangerous superbug. Published in the American Journal of Infection Control, the research highlights the importance of screening all patients, not just high-risk individuals, to improve early detection and prevent the spread of drug-resistant infections in healthcare settings.
Washington State Faces First Outbreak of Deadly Fungal Infection, Candida Auris
Washington state is facing its first outbreak of the deadly fungal infection, Candida auris, with four people testing positive for the rare and potentially fatal pathogen. The state’s health officials have raised concerns as cases of Candida auris have been…