Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, is spreading across 27 U.S. states, impacting healthcare facilities. First detected in 2016, this 'superbug' can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable patients with weakened immune systems or medical devices. Its resistance to multiple antifungal drugs makes treatment challenging, with symptoms often mimicking bacterial illnesses, complicating early detection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly 7,000 cases in 2025, nearing last year's record.