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Health
Josh Lockhurst & Nicola Roy

What is Black fungus Canada auris as 'urgent' health warning triggered

A warning has been issued by the American College of Physicians (ACAP) about a "particularly concerning" form of black fungus.

Canada auris, which is better known as C auris, is a type of fungus that's resistant against antibiotics and can be deadly if it's picked up by humans.

Cases have been rising fast over the past couple of months, which has left experts worried that it may have the potential to kick off another deadly condition and spread it around the world.

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