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The fungus has now been reported in 28 states, according to the CDC. Candida auris is so concerning because it is often resistant to anti-fungal drugs, making it hard to treat infections.

Candida albicans is susceptible to all three and easier to treat than Candida auris, which is moderately resistant to all three classes of antifungals. How common are invasive fungal infections?

Find out what you need to know about candidiasis tests and discover how invasive candidiasis is diagnosed and treated.

Candida auris, or C. auris for short, isn’t possible to identify with commonly available lab tests, making the already dangerous fungus even harder to treat early and properly.

Florida is currently ranked third in the U.S. for the most cases of Candida auris, a deadly, drug-resistant fungus that spreads in health care facilities.