Aumentan infecciones de Candida auris en EE.UU., Arizona registra fuerte alza

Aumentan infecciones de Candida auris en EE.UU., Arizona registra fuerte alza

Las autoridades de salud de Arizona reportaron un aumento de infecciones por Candida auris en el condado de Pima, elevando a 27 el número de estados de EE. UU. con casos confirmados, según el Centro para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades.

El CDC también informó que se confirmaron más de 4 200 casos en todo el país el año pasado y que los números siguieron creciendo en 2026. Informes anteriores indicaron 13 casos en el estado de Washington, más de 500 casos en hospitales de Michigan y más de 3 400 casos en 26 estados. Texas registró el mayor número, con más de 700 casos, y en julio el CDC había contabilizado 3 130 casos en 23 estados.

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12 de agosto de 2026
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Drug-resistant fungal infection spreading in Arizona and other states
Drug-resistant fungal infection spreading in Arizona and other states

KJZZ • 12 de ago 12:00

Arizona health officials report a surge in drug-resistant Candida auris infections, with cases climbing sharply in Pima County and the pathogen now affecting 27 states nationwide.

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11 de agosto de 2026
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Candida auris cases top 3,437 across 27 US states, CDC data shows
Candida auris cases top 3,437 across 27 US states, CDC data shows

Fox News • 11 de ago 18:23

Provisional CDC data show 3,437 clinical cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris across 27 U.S. states through July 25, 2026, with California accounting for the largest share.

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10 de agosto de 2026
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Deadly fungus rapidly spreading across the U.S.
Deadly fungus rapidly spreading across the U.S.

FOX Weather • 10 de ago 12:10

The CDC reports over 4,200 confirmed Candida auris infections last year, with cases climbing in 2026 as the drug-resistant yeast spreads across hospitals.

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8 de agosto de 2026
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resistant fungus spreads to 23 states including Wisconsin
resistant fungus spreads to 23 states including Wisconsin

Wausau Pilot & Review • 8 de ago 21:49

The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has been reported in 23 states, with Wisconsin recording 31 provisional cases in 2026, according to health officials.

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13 cases of new fungus in WA
13 cases of new fungus in WA

FOX 13 Seattle • 8 de ago 18:11

The CDC reports that 13 infections of the drug-resistant yeast Candida auris have been identified in Washington, highlighting ongoing monitoring of the pathogen in health-care settings.

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7 de agosto de 2026
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What to know about the drug-resistant fungus spreading through Michigan hospitals
What to know about the drug-resistant fungus spreading through Michigan hospitals

WILX • 7 de ago 23:08

More than 500 Candida auris infections have been recorded in Michigan hospitals this year, prompting health officials to emphasize strict infection-control measures while reassuring the public that the fungus remains confined to healthcare settings.

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Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows
Arizona sees surge in ‘Superbug’ fungus cases, CDC data shows

AZ Family • 7 de ago 12:05

Arizona recorded 171 cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris year-to-date in 2026, a rise of nearly 30% from the same period in 2025, according to CDC surveillance.

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6 de agosto de 2026
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26 states are reporting cases of the 'Superbug' fungus, Candida auris
26 states are reporting cases of the 'Superbug' fungus, Candida auris

ksnblocal4.com • 6 de ago 16:37

More than 3,400 infections with the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris have been recorded across 26 states, prompting health officials to stress screening and infection-control measures.

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26 states are reporting cases of the 'Superbug' fungus, Candida auris
26 states are reporting cases of the 'Superbug' fungus, Candida auris

WKYT • 6 de ago 16:37

More than 3,400 infections with the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris have been recorded across 26 states, prompting health officials to stress screening and infection-control measures.

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26 states are reporting cases of the 'Superbug' fungus, Candida auris
26 states are reporting cases of the 'Superbug' fungus, Candida auris

WTVG • 6 de ago 16:37

More than 3,400 infections with the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris have been recorded across 26 states, prompting health officials to stress screening and infection-control measures.

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Illinois among hardest hit by drug-resistant fungal infection
Illinois among hardest hit by drug-resistant fungal infection

NBC 5 Chicago • 6 de ago 00:43

CDC data show more than 3,000 Candida auris cases nationwide this year, with Illinois accounting for over 350, making it one of the states with the highest numbers.

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5 de agosto de 2026
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Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states. What to know
Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states. What to know

Yahoo • 5 de ago 23:20

The CDC says 3,437 Candida auris infections have been identified in 27 U.S. states through the week ending July 25, a decline from the same period last year.

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resistant fungus Candida auris spreads in Texas and US
resistant fungus Candida auris spreads in Texas and US

Houston Chronicle • 5 de ago 22:59

Federal health officials say the drug-resistant yeast Candida auris has been confirmed in 23 states this year, with Texas accounting for the largest number of cases.

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Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 23 states, CDC data shows. What to know
Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 23 states, CDC data shows. What to know

ABC7 Chicago • 5 de ago 17:50

The CDC says 3,130 cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris have been identified in 23 U.S. states, with Texas, Michigan and Illinois reporting the highest numbers.

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Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 23 states, CDC data shows. What to know
Cases of potentially deadly fungus detected in 23 states, CDC data shows. What to know

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 5 de ago 16:31

The CDC says 3,130 cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris have been identified in 23 U.S. states, with Texas, Michigan and Illinois reporting the highest numbers.

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