Louisiana Health Officials Confirm More Cases of Fungal Super Bug
Drug Resistant Fungus Confirmed in Louisiana And 22 Other States(KMDL-FM) A fungal "super bug" is nowthreatening Louisiana and 22 other statesas the drug-resistant and deadly strain marches across the. . .
Drug Resistant Fungus Confirmed in Louisiana And 22 Other States(KMDL-FM) A fungal "super bug" is nowthreatening Louisiana and 22 other statesas the drug-resistant and deadly strain marches across the country. Texas currently leads the nation in cases, with more than 700 reported, but Louisiana is not far behind, with almost 100 cases confirmed by theLouisiana Department of Health. Fungal Super Bug Now a Threat to LouisianaAn outbreak of the fungushad been reported earlier this year,but case counts were being managed. Recently, data from theCenters for Disease Controlconfirmed that not only were case counts growing but the fungus was spreading to even more states. Photo byLucas VasquesonUnsplashman sight on white microscopeWhat makesCandida auris so difficult to control and manageis that, over time, it has become resistant to many medications that work well against other fungal infections. A review of previous outbreaks of the fungal infection suggests those aged 45 and older were most likely to be affected by the fungus. The majority of the patients were male, and most of those patients were in acute care settings. Get our free mobile appThis is especially concerning because those in good health can generally battle the fungus with their own immune systems. Those whose health might be compromised or living in a weakened state aremost likely to have serious issueswith the fungal infection. Fungal Super Bug Can Be Fatal in Many CasesPhoto byengin akyurtonUnsplasha man laying in a hospital bed with an ivTheCDC estimates that between 30% and 60%of those who have been infected with the fungus have died. However, the majority of those patients also had other medical issues that contributed to the disease progression. READ MORE:New "Explosive Diarrhea" Cases Confirmed in LouisianaThis is not to be confused withthe "explosive diarrhea bug". Patients get that from a parasite that is connected to fresh produce. The Candida auris fungus is a multidrug-resistant yeast that spreads easily in healthcare settings because it can live and linger on hard surfaces even after cleaning. READ MORE:Avoid These Foods to Avoid "Explosive Diarrhea Bug"Thesymptoms are usually non-specificbut do resemble those of bacterial infections. Common symptoms include fever, chills, and body aches. Again, people in good health generally have no issue with the fungus, but it is always best to get medical attention to confirm the diagnosis. Healthy Foods That People Seem to HateHere is a look at some healthy food options that lots of people seem to not like very much. Gallery Credit:Billy JenkinsMore From K945, The Hit Music ChannelGeek’d Con 2026 Brings Avatar Actor Joel David Moore To Shreveport