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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Josh Luckhurst & Justin Kelly

Scientists sound the alarm on new deadly 'Last Of Us' black fungus that antibiotics can't treat

US scientists have sounded the alarm over a potentially deadly fungus that can cause serious illness.

The American College of Physicians (ACAP) has issued a warning about the rise of the deadly fungus, which is antibiotic-resistant, labelling it "particularly concerning".

Cases of Candida auris, better known as C auris, have risen sharply in recent months, sparking fears of another killer disease.

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