The story at a glance Between 2019 and 2021, clinical cases of Candida auris tripled. The fungus has now been reported in 28 states, according to the CDC. Candida auris is so concerning because it is often resistant to antifungal medications, making it difficult to treat infections. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The fungus called Candida … Read more
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Cases of tick-borne illnesses in the United States have increased by 25% since 2011, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a rare disease that is now spreading in the Northeast the United States. The CDC says cases of babesiosis, which can cause … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – After months of inflation, eggs have suddenly gotten a little cheaper – but don’t expect them to stay that way. The cost of eggs in the United States has skyrocketed since last fall, but inflation data shows the average price fell 7% in February. Suddenly, the average price of a dozen large white … Read more
WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert Friday warning of the spread of a strain of the shigella bacteria that appears to be resistant to antibiotics. In 2022, about 5% of shigellosis infections were drug resistant, or XDR, compared to zero reported cases of resistant infections in 2015, … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – Norovirus outbreaks are currently increasing across the country – and a little earlier than in previous years. Health officials say the timing and volume of these outbreaks are not entirely unexpected, given that the latest outbreaks coincide with the easing of pandemic restrictions. “Prevention measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic have likely been … Read more
