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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 2, 2026Hillsborough

CDC reports Candida auris fungus spread to 23 states in 2026

The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has been confirmed in 23 states throughout 2026. Despite ongoing containment efforts, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates the fungus continues to spread.

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Why It Matters

The presence of this fungus in 23 states represents a public health challenge for healthcare facilities and patients, as the organism is difficult to treat and prone to causing outbreaks in clinical settings.

Key Facts

  • Candida auris has been confirmed in 23 states as of 2026.
  • The fungus is characterized as drug-resistant and deadly.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the data confirming the ongoing spread.
  • Containment efforts are currently active but have not yet stopped the spread of the fungus.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“The federal agency tracking and reporting on the spread of Candida auris.”locationMichigan“State with 503 reported cases.”personMelissa Nolan“Assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of South”organizationUniversity of South Carolina“Academic institution affiliated with expert Melissa Nolan.”locationTexas“State with the highest reported cases, exceeding 700 as of mid-July 2026.”otherCandida auris“A drug-resistant fungus identified as a superbug.”