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Asia on high alert for invasive fungus

Countries in region step up efforts to prevent spread of drug-resistant strain of Candida auris

A fungal disease specialist holding a microscope slide with inactive Candida auris. The rise of the superbug in locations ranging from the United States to India has been presented as a serious and growing public threat. — A fungal disease specialist holding a microscope slide with inactive Candida auris. The rise of the superbug in locations ranging from the United States to India has been presented as a serious and growing public threat. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Debarshi Dasgupta India Correspondent In New Delhi

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Apr 11, 2019, 05:00 AM

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