The spread of a deadly black fungus with a 60% fatality rate has prompted an urgent health warning. The antibiotic-resistant, lethal C auris fungus has received a "concerning" warning from the American College of Physicians (ACAP) due to its fast spread. As a "urgent threat" in 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had previously stated as much.
The most recent statistics indicate a rise in numbers over the previous four years. In 2020 and 2021, the number of cases in the US more than tripled, and the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant strains increased.
According to the Mirror, the fatal fungus is reported to have a 60% mortality rate among those it infects. After coming into direct contact with a contaminated material, a person contracts the infection and can pass it on to other people through physical contact.
