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Kenyan researchers report Candida auris strain resistant to all major antifungal drug classes

Scientists in Kenya have documented a case of the fungal pathogen Candida auris that shows complete resistance to every major category of antifungal medication currently available. The finding represents an escalation in the drug-resistance capabilities already associated with this pathogen, which has spread in healthcare settings worldwide.

gizmodo.com · 2026-10-15

Brain-targeting fungal infection Cladophialophora bantiana cases increasing, cause unclear

Scientists report a rise in cases of Cladophialophora bantiana, a rare mold that unlike most fungal pathogens tends to invade the brain rather than skin or lungs. Researchers say they do not yet understand why infections are becoming more frequent.

gizmodo.com · 2026-10-06