The blood cultures showed the growth of an unusual fungus, identified as Candida auris (C. auris), which showed resistance to the most commonly available antifungal drugs, including Fluconazole. One origin story for C. auris is that it might have been a soil fungus whose gene structure changed due to fertilizer overuse. What makes C. auris different and deadlier than other anti-resistant species of fungi is its enigmatic nature. Usually, C. auris infection occurs in patients who are on antibiotics for a long term or long ICU stays. In such a scenario, the resistant C. auris begins to multiply because it is not affected by antibiotics.

Source: Mint May 15, 2019 15:33 UTC