Revisiting the Deadly Fungus Incident in Dallas

 

Credits: Dallas Observer

In July 2021, there were a lot of spotlights on Dallas because of the two deaths reported due to a deadly fungus. Today we are revisiting to sever as a reminder for people to be cautious. Here is what happened if you had missed it.

Before we get to the main reason for revisiting this news, in case you are wondering what superbugs are here’s what you should know. Superbugs are a strain of bacteria, parasites, fungi, and viruses that are resistant to antibiotics and medication. Why you should always stay alert and cautious about exposure to superbugs fungi is because there may not be a cure. The infection will risk the death of loved ones, so be cautious.

The name of the fungus, as reported later, was Candida auris. It is a very common fungus that causes human disease. It is drug-resistant because it produces an enzyme in the host that blocks antibiotics.

After COVID-19 and Monkeypox, Dallas had been hit by a deadly fungus. It killed two patients in the area. The Disease Control authorities announced on Thursday that it has discovered evidence of a treatment-resistant fungus spreading because of two local hospitals. According to The Associated Press, the new "superbug" epidemic was reported at a senior facility in Washington, D.C.

This infection developed in several more patients especially amongst the ones who were prone to antibiotics. This infection is surely contagious.

This was the first time there has been such a deadly infection in Texas. At least 22 people in the area became sick with the fungus. Two died because of illnesses that were resistant to all three types of anti-fungal treatments. Two hospitals were infected; however, there was no mention of the identities of the hospitals.

This fungus damages the brain, bloodstream, and heart the most. According to DSHS, the fungus is difficult to identify, making it a major public health danger. Because it can stay colonized for a long period, patients exposed to it may be at risk for future infection and transmission.

The pooling of cases of the "superbug" fungus is unusual and "a little worrisome," according to Carlson. Here is what he reportedly said back in July.

“It's shocking to see anything go from patient to patient like that,” she said. Patients are not having fun at the hospital." She feels horrible for the healthcare staff who are dealing with the terrible fungal pandemic.

Moreover, no matter where it came from, the point here is that both the patient and the caretaker were in a difficult situation due to this deadly fungus. If this has happened before, it can still happen again. If not fungi – it could be bacteria or some other cause, so stay alert and report the case to the authorities or go to the hospital immediately you feel you have symptoms of exposure.