Candida auris is a yeast that settles on human skin and hair and refuses to leave. Most people have never heard of it.

Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a common infection that affects fingernails and toenails. While it may seem like a minor cosmetic concern, nail fungus can significantly impact hand health ...

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, is mostly spread in medical facilities, health experts say. A potentially ...

More than half of U.S. states have reported infections from this drug-resistant fungus so far this year.

Cases of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus with a reported 30-60% mortality rate in previous studies, are on the rise again in the U.S.

A drug-resistant fungus considered a serious public health threat is continuing to spread across the United States, including cases in Tennessee and Mississippi, but an infectious disease specialist ...

A fungus that can live unnoticed on human skin has become a serious threat in hospitals around the world. First identified in Japan in 2009, Candida auris can become deadly if it enters the ...

Candida auris can hide deep inside hair follicles potentially helping it evade the skin's defences allowing to persist on the body and complicate outbreak control.

A drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious illness has been detected in nearly two dozen states.

There’s a fungus among us – no really, it’s called candida auris – and while there’s no need to panic, it’s time to start ...