A deadly fungal infection that is resistant to drugs - Candida auris - is spreading very quickly in medical facilities in the USA.

This type of fungus can cause severe illness

in people with weakened immune systems

This was reported by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Yahoo reports.

As noted, the number of people diagnosed with the infection, as well as the number of those who were found to be carriers of the fungus during screening, is growing at an "alarming rate."

"The increase, especially in recent years,

is really concerning to us.

 We're seeing increases not only in areas where transmission is ongoing, but also in new areas," said lead study author Dr. Megan Lyman.

According to the CDC, the fungus can be found on the skin and throughout the body.

It is not a threat to healthy people, but about one-third of people who contract auris die.

We will remind you that the World Health Organization has identified dangerous fungi that require additional research.

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