A type of fungus is causing concern in US healthcare settings. Candida auris, a yeast, is spreading through contact with objects and people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in cases this year.

As of July 25, there were 3,437 clinical cases in 27 states. Further information on Candida auris is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has been tracking the fungus since its detection in the US in 2016.