Michigan hospitals have noted a rise in a drug-resistant fungal infection in recent years.

Candida auris was first identified in a resident in 2021. Since then, the state has confirmed more than 2,200 cases, prompting health officials to issue instructions to health systems regarding patient management and infection prevention.

The rise of C. auris in Michigan follows a similar trend nationwide, with case counts jumping from 764 in 2020 to 4,514 in 2023, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Below are four things to know based on MLive’s prior reporting on the fungus .

What is C. auris?

C. auris is a type of yeast that can spread easily among sick patients in health care facilities. It’s often resistant to antifungal medications, which makes it diff

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