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Superbug confirmed in 23 states including Tennessee - WATE 6 On Your Side

Published by WATE 6 On Your Side By Alix Martichoux, The Hill · 2 August 2026 at 19:29
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Superbug confirmed in 23 states including Tennessee - WATE 6 On Your Side
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What the report says

The drug-resistant and deadly fungus Candida auris has proven hard to stamp out in 2026. Despite efforts to contain its spread, the fungus is once again on the move, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.

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