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fungus infection candida goldenThe superdrug-resistant and potentially deadly microorganism has skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2021, according to a study published Monday in the trade
fungus infection candida goldenThe superdrug-resistant and potentially deadly microorganism has skyrocketed in the United States between 2019 and 2021, according to a study published Monday in the trade journal. Annals of Internal Medicine.
In particular, the researchers warn about an increase in cases resistant to echinocandinsthe main drug used to treat infections caused by the fungus Candida.
Such cases were three times more in 2021 than in the previous two yearsaccording to a study that analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and data collected by state and local health authorities.
The data show an increase in the percentage increase in Candida auris infections, which it has grown from 44% in 2019 to 95% in 2021.
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For researchers working at the CDC, this increase may be due to the difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic has created in the healthcare system. such as not having enough toilets or using more antimicrobials.
The report highlights that Candida auris, first identified in the US in 2016 listed by the CDC as an “imminent threat” due to its drug resistance and high mortality.
Most cases occur in health centres, especially among patients who are hospitalized for a long time or connected to artificial lung ventilation devicesthe authors explain.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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