Candida Auris: Symptoms, Prevention, and All About the Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading in the US

2024-02-04 14:21:03
WASHINGTON: (KVARTHA) The world is now in fear of another deadly epidemic after Covid. An outbreak of Candida auris, a rare fungal infection, has caused concern in the United States. Four people have been diagnosed with the disease in Washington. However, no deaths have been reported since the first case was detected in July.
The fungus known as Candida auris or C. auris has been assessed by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a ‘serious global threat to human health’. What makes this pathogen dangerous is that it is resistant to various drugs. The fact that they remain asymptomatic even after they have spread throughout the body adds to the difficulty of treating them.

What is candida oris?

Candida auris was first discovered in the ear of a patient in Japan in 2009. According to the study, the infection can survive on surfaces for at least two weeks, while Covid can only survive for three days. The Candida aureus fungus, commonly found in hospitals, has also been found outside in tropical swamps and marine areas.

Symptoms

C. auris can cause infections in various parts of the body, such as blood infections, wound infections, and ear infections. The symptoms of C. aureus often depend on the type of infection and are similar to those caused by bacteria. C. Auris has no specific symptoms. Symptoms of infection may include fever, chills, and body aches. In addition, this fungus can easily infect any person with a weakened immune system.

How is it spread?
C. auris is usually spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or equipment in hospitals and other care facilities. However, it can be transmitted from one person to another. The fungus can spread through the skin cells of infected people. Therefore, cleanliness and hygiene are very important. Wash your hands regularly.

treatment

Treatment usually includes antifungal medications. Treatment begins with antifungal drugs called echinocandins. For more severe infections, doctors usually use much higher doses of antifungal drugs.

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