A deadly fungus with up to 60% kill rate is spreading through American hospitals, and the CDC seems more concerned with pronouns than preventing this nightmare pathogen.
At a Glance
- Candida auris, a deadly drug-resistant fungus, is rapidly spreading in US hospitals with cases more than doubling annually since 2016
- The infection carries a shocking 30-60% mortality rate, primarily affecting already ill patients
- California reported the highest infection count with 1,566 cases, with concerning surges in Georgia and Florida
- Most common hospital disinfectants are completely ineffective against this fungus, which can persist on surfaces for months
- The CDC has designated C. auris an “urgent threat” due to its resistance to antifungal drugs and rapid transmission
A Deadly Invader Our Hospitals Can’t Handle
While our government blows billions on illegal immigrants and Ukraine, a silent killer is spreading through America’s hospitals. Candida auris, a highly drug-resistant fungus first identified in the U.S. in 2016, has exploded to 4,514 confirmed cases in 2023. This isn’t just another infection – it’s a monster with a kill rate between 30% and 60%. Let that sink in. If you contract this fungus while hospitalized, your odds of survival might be worse than a coin flip. And where is the CDC’s urgent nationwide response? Apparently, they’re too busy with their woke agenda to address a genuine public health crisis.
What makes this fungal threat particularly terrifying is its resilience against our standard infection control measures. Most common hospital disinfectants – the stuff our medical facilities rely on every day – are completely useless against C. auris. The pathogen can colonize patients for months, silently waiting to strike when immune systems are compromised. It spreads through direct contact with infected individuals and contaminates surfaces and medical equipment, thriving in the very settings designed to heal us. Meanwhile, our border remains wide open, allowing countless unscreened illegal immigrants carrying who-knows-what diseases into our communities.
The Government’s Lackluster Response
California currently holds the dubious honor of reporting the highest number of C. auris infections, with 1,566 cases. Georgia and Florida healthcare facilities are also seeing alarming surges. Yet instead of declaring a public health emergency and marshaling resources to contain this threat, the CDC is issuing tepid warnings and recommendations. They’ve labeled C. auris an “urgent threat,” but where’s the urgency in their actions? The same bureaucrats who locked down our entire country over COVID seem strangely reluctant to take decisive action against a fungus that kills up to 60% of its victims.
“The rapid rise and geographic spread of cases is concerning and emphasizes the need for continued surveillance, expanded lab capacity, quicker diagnostic tests, and adherence to proven infection prevention and control.” – Dr. Meghan Lyman
That’s bureaucrat-speak for “we’re watching it spread and hope someone figures something out.” Where’s the nationwide alert? Where’s the emergency funding for hospitals to implement specialized infection control? The Biden administration can find billions for Ukraine and migrant hotels, but apparently can’t spare resources to fight a deadly pathogen in our own hospitals. Their priorities couldn’t be clearer – and American patients aren’t on the list.
Hospitals Fighting with One Hand Tied
While government agencies dither, frontline healthcare workers are struggling to contain this threat with inadequate resources. Patients with C. auris ideally need single-patient rooms – a luxury many overcrowded hospitals can’t provide. Specialized EPA-registered disinfectants that actually work against the fungus are required but aren’t universally available. Healthcare facilities must implement rigorous screening procedures, isolate infected patients, and maintain meticulous infection control – all while dealing with staffing shortages and budget constraints exacerbated by government policies.
“Most of the patients that get infections with Candida auris are themselves pretty sick to start with. This is something that can push people over the edge and become life-threatening.” – Stuart Cohen
The most vulnerable among us – elderly patients and those with compromised immune systems, catheters, breathing tubes, or feeding tubes – face the highest risk. These are our parents and grandparents being threatened by a pathogen our health system seems unprepared to defeat. Instead of marshaling resources to protect these Americans, our government is busy funding DEI initiatives and gender studies programs. This is what happens when ideology trumps public health – Americans die while bureaucrats virtue signal.
The Path Forward
Americans deserve better than this feeble response to a genuine health crisis. We need immediate action, including emergency funding for hospitals to implement proper infection control measures, accelerated development of effective treatments, and a nationwide education campaign for healthcare workers. The CDC needs to stop playing politics and start doing its actual job – protecting Americans from deadly pathogens. Until then, the best advice for anyone facing hospitalization is to research your facility’s infection control protocols and advocate fiercely for yourself or your loved ones.
“The goal is, first and foremost, to keep the people in your hospital safe. When somebody comes in for a procedure, they’re not expecting to go home with a life-threatening illness or having spent time in an ICU from a hospital infection.” – Stuart Cohen
While the government continues to prioritize every issue except those affecting actual American citizens, this deadly fungus continues its march through our healthcare system. It’s yet another example of how progressive priorities and bureaucratic incompetence combine to create entirely preventable tragedies. The next time you hear politicians promising to fix healthcare, remember Candida auris – and ask them what they plan to do about the killer already inside our hospitals.
