Drug-resistant Candida Species
Type: Fungus
About: Dozens of Candida species—a group of fungi—cause infections, ranging from mild oral and vaginal yeast infections to severe invasive infections. Many are resistant to the antifungals used to treat them.
Estimated cases in hospitalized patents in 2017: 34,800
Deaths in 2017: 1,700
Learn more: CDC’s Candida website
Download data: Drug-resistant Candida Species Pathogen Page [PDF – 2 pages]
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