A drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is spreading rapidly through Texas hospitals, posing significant risks to vulnerable patients in long-term care facilities and those with compromised immune systems.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 2,800 cases of Candida auris nationwide this year, with Texas accounting for approximately 727 of those cases.

The fungus is particularly concerning because it's difficult to treat and spreads easily in healthcare settings.

"This type of fungus, it is not for the general population to be alerted; it is more so found in hospital settings, nursing care facilities," Brazos County Health District Epidemiologist Aaliyah Thomas said.

The fungus can survive on hospital surfaces and spread through contaminated med

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