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Recent Years Have Seen Candida Auris Cases, Transmission Increase

Percentage increase in clinical cases in United States grew each year from 44 percent increase in 2019 to 95 percent increase in 2021

The emerging multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris is causing invasive healthcare-associated infections with high mortality internationally

Candida auris Causing Healthcare-Associated Infections

CDC recommends reporting suspected cases to authorities, exercising infection control
Prenatal use of low-dose fluconazole is associated with cleft lip with cleft palate and d-transposition of the great arteries

Fluconazole Use May Raise Risk of Certain Birth Defects

Study shows increased odds of cleft lip with cleft palate, d-transposition of the great arteries
Health care professionals should use caution when prescribing the oral antifungal drug fluconazole (Diflucan) during pregnancy because it may raise the risk of miscarriage

FDA: Fluconazole Linked to Increased Miscarriage Risk

Agency recommends alternatives to fluconazole for mothers-to-be until its review is complete