Candida Auris: Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’ Spreading in 23 States, CDC Says

More than 3,000 cases of Candida auris have been reported in 23 states in 2026. spawns/E+/Getty Images Federal health officials report that the fungal infection Candida auris is spreading in healthcare facilities. CDC data show that some strains of Candida auris have become resistant to medications usually used to treat fungal infections. Experts say the risk to the general public is low, but places such as acute care facilities should take extra precautions to slow the spread of the disease. Federal health officials are expressing concerns about the spread of a drug-resistant fungus that can be deadly for people in healthcare settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 3,000 cases of Candida auris have been reported in 23 states so far this year. Texas has the most cases with 706 as of July 18. Michigan is second with 503 cases, and Illinois is third with 366 cases. Another CDC report, issued in early July, noted annual increases in Candida auris cases between 2022 and 2024. The report stated that there were 2,882 cases nationwide in 2022, followed by 4,428 cases in 2023 and 6,197 cases in 2024. The report noted that 88% of clinic cases o…