Hospitals and nursing homes in Southern Nevada reported a record number of potentially fatal Candida auris cases in January, state data shows.
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By Mark Credico / RJ
UNLV is looking to expand its wastewater analysis program to detect drug use levels, as well as health threats like Candida auris.
By Mary Hynes / RJ
A small amount of evidence suggests that Candida auris — a potentially deadly fungus causing outbreaks in Southern Nevada — is spreading outside of medical settings, health authorities said.
By Mary Hynes / RJ
Nevada lab scientists track the spread of potentially lethal Candida auris, which is becoming more resistant to current treatments.
By Mary Hynes / RJ
Higher cases numbers are concerning, though a facility where a case of Candida auris is identified may not be where the patient acquired the germ.
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