Candida Auris Outbreak In Washington State: Know Signs, Risk Factors Of Deadly Fungal Infection

In Washington state, four people have tested positive for the infection since the beginning of the month. (Credit: pixabay/ inspiri)

An outbreak of Candida auris (C.auris), a deadly fungal infection that's on the rise in the U.S., is reported for the first time in Washington state, officials said.

Candida auris can cause severe illness in humans, which spreads easily among patients admitted to healthcare facilities. The infection typically appears in the bloodstream or open wounds or ears and exhibits resistance to antifungal treatments.