Drug Resistance
Candida Auris Outbreak: How a Deadly Fungus Is Spreading Across 28 US States
Candida auris, a drug-resistant deadly fungus, is rapidly spreading in 28 US states, posing a grave threat in hospitals and care facilities. Experts warn its resilience and stealthy symptoms make containment and treatment increasingly difficult.
Shigella Outbreak Highlights Urgent Hygiene Gaps in South Island’s Unhoused Community
A shigellosis outbreak among South Island’s unhoused population exposes deep sanitation gaps, with health authorities and outreach workers sounding alarms over systemic failures and the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.