Candida albicans is a yeast that may be present in the digestive system and other body parts. Small amounts of Candida albicans are often harmless, but overgrowth may trigger an infection known as ...

The rise of infections caused by Mgen, C. auris, treatment-resistant E. coli, and more could become future public-health threats, experts say.

ROCHESTER — Across the U.S., cases of Candida auris infections in health care settings increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to newly published surveillance data from the Centers for ...

A deadly, drug-resistant fungus that can cause outbreaks in healthcare facilities is an "urgent threat," according to the Centers for Disease Control after a new study showed it has been spreading at ...

A 3-year-old girl who is in the maintenance phase of chemotherapy for leukemia is seen for a moderately painful rash on her ...

If you have a fungal skin infection, your doctor may prescribe a topical form of nystatin for you. (A topical drug is applied to the skin.) Nystatin is an antifungal drug used in adults and children ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The CDC is monitoring the rise of fungal infection Candida Auris, which can be potentially deadly. It’s been detected in more than half of the U.S. states, including Wisconsin ...

The "gut microbiome" has become a popular health term in recent years. It's easy to see why, with an abundance of research ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the fungus Candida auris is spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities. Also known as C. auris, reports of cases ...