Outbreaks of Untreatable, Drug-Resistant Fungus Spread in 2 Cities

For the first time, the C.D.C. identified several cases of Candida auris that were resistant to all drugs, in two health facilities in Texas and a long-term care center in Washington, D.C.

‘Delayed Prescribing’ May Help Cut Down on Antibiotic Use

Most respiratory illnesses don’t require antibiotics, which can have harmful side effects.

Subway Swabbers Find a Microbe Jungle and Thousands of New Species

A team of international researchers has assembled an atlas of microorganisms present in 60 cities around the world.