Event Brief
Superbug Candida auris confirmed in 23 states
Filed: Aug 02, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET
Summary: CDC data shows Candida auris remains hard to contain, with confirmed spread including Tennessee and local health concerns in 2026.
WHO: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); healthcare systems and public health officials
WHAT: Drug-resistant fungus Candida auris confirmed in 23 states, including Tennessee
WHEN: Aug 02, 2026 at 12:29 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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