Event Brief
Drug-resistant fungus rising in Tennessee: risk groups
Filed: Aug 05, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: A drug-resistant yeast causing life-threatening infections is increasing in Tennessee, especially among vulnerable patients.
WHO: Vulnerable patients in Tennessee, including those with weakened immune systems and serious underlying conditions
WHAT: A drug-resistant yeast/fungus linked to life-threatening infections is becoming more common
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 7:53 AM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: The drug-resistant yeast is spreading and increasing among vulnerable patients, leading to more life-threatening infections
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