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Drug-Resistant Candida auris Infections Raise Serious Concerns in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus is spreading through hospitals and nursing homes in New York, New Jersey, and across the country, placing vulnerable patients at heightened risk. According to recent reporting by CBS New York, cases of Candida auris—often described as a “superbug”—have surged dramatically, with more than 7,000 infections reported nationwide in 2025 alone.
From the perspective of our nursing home negligence lawyers and hospital negligence attorneys, this trend raises urgent legal and patient-safety questions about infection control, early detection, and accountability within healthcare facilities.
