There have been 587 cases reported in the US, according to theCDC, most of them in New York, New Jersey and Illinois. A mysterious and dangerous fungal infection called Candida auris has emerged ...

"There are many yeast infections ... Candida albicans yeast species. While commonly affecting the vagina and vulva, it can manifest in various body areas, including the mouth, throat, skin, and nails.

One in three patients with invasive infections dies, but it can be difficult to assess the exact role Candida auris played in vulnerable patients, said CDC epidemiologist Dr Meghan Lyman ...