A drug-resistant fungus known as Candida auris has been growing in hospitals across the United States. It is resistant to a variety of antifungal medications and can cause serious infections in patients with compromised immune systems. Candida auris was discovered in 2009 and has expanded fast since then, with over 2,000 cases documented in the United States by 2021. The rapid spread of this fungus could be attributed to global warming and the abuse of antifungal medications, which has resulted in drug resistance. Candida auris infections can be lethal, especially for high-risk individuals in hospitals and nursing homes. The fungus can live on surfaces for extended periods of time, which aids in its spread. Due to a lack of personal protective equipment and recurring outbreaks, the COVID-19 pandemic most likely aggravated the problem.

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