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deadly fungus outbreak

1 recorded attention episode across US.

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The dossier

Episodes: 1
Verified stories: 1
Regions: US
Coverage signals: 7

Tracked from Aug 5, 2026 through Aug 5, 2026.

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Interactive attention record

Latest episode

WITT Attention Index for deadly fungus outbreak in US. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Aug 5, 05:10 UTC	200+	47.6
Aug 5, 05:20 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 5, 05:30 UTC	200+	46.6
Aug 5, 05:40 UTC	500+	60.4
Aug 5, 05:50 UTC	500+	51.4
Aug 5, 06:00 UTC	500+	51.4
Aug 5, 06:10 UTC	1000+	64.0
Aug 5, 06:20 UTC	1000+	55.0
Aug 5, 06:30 UTC	1000+	55.0
Aug 5, 06:40 UTC	1000+	55.0
Aug 5, 06:50 UTC	1000+	55.0
Aug 5, 07:00 UTC	1000+	55.0
Aug 5, 07:10 UTC	1000+	55.0
Aug 5, 07:20 UTC	2000+	67.6

Episode history

ended US

August 5, 2026

Peak index: 68
Detected: 05:10 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended Health 5 hours ago

Why the Drug-Resistant Superbug Candida Auris Is Surging Across U.S. Hospitals

Federal health data shows that more than 3,000 cases of Candida auris have been reported across 23 U.S. states, with infections clustering heavily in medical facilities. The spike is drawing widespread attention because certain strains have developed resistance to major antifungal medications, including last-resort treatments.

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