| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 5, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 5, 2026, 9:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-23-states-report-drug-resistant-fungus-cases-including-hundreds-in-illinois/3971196/ |
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Federal health officials say there have been more than 3,000 cases of a drug-
resistant fungal infection reported in the U.S., including in Illinois.
**[ According to the latest data from the CDC, ][12] ** at least 3,182 cases of
a fungal infection caused by _Candida auris_ have been reported aroun...