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What is Candidozyma auris? Fungal pathogen and emerging global health threat

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Two Petri dishes containing Candidozyma auris (C. auris)

C. auris is a recently discovered fungus. It rarely causes infections in healthy individuals though can pose a risk to people in hospital, particularly those who have been in hospital for a long time, who are critically unwell and/or who have weakened immune systems.

How we monitor flu and other respiratory viruses each winter

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Elderly man catches a sneeze in a tissue, sitting on a grey sofa

As we approach another winter season, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is ramping up its comprehensive surveillance systems to monitor flu and other seasonal respiratory viruses. Here's an overview of how we're working to keep the nation informed and protected. …