Yuma Agricultural Center testing wastewater for Candida auris
So far, there have been no positive cases in Yuma County. YUMA, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is concerned that the fungus is spreading across the United States. It’s called Candida auris and can be deadly, especially for people with health problems. So far, there have been no […]
Pilot project will monitor Yuma County wastewater for signs of C. auris
Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture Beyond COVID-19, Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture Expands Wastewater Monitoring to Address Public Health Concerns Such as Influenza Respiratory Syntactic Virus and Current Drug-Resistant Fungus Candida auris . During the pandemic, wastewater monitoring was the proverbial canary in the mines of COVID-19. Since then, experts have […]
Candida Auris Fungus cases rise
YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Drug-resistant bacteria are on the rise, what medical officials call opportunistic infections, and they’re very serious. Despite the rising number of cases, Yuma remains in good health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report earlier this week warning that cases of Candida auris are now on […]
