Candida auris Surge: COVID-19 & Bloodstream Infections – South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just overwhelm hospitals with acutely ill patients; it created a breeding ground for drug-resistant fungal infections, particularly Candida auris. New data from South Africa confirms this worrying trend, revealing a significant surge in C. auris bloodstream infections (BSIs) coinciding with each wave of the pandemic. This isn’t simply a post-pandemic rebound; … Read more