A Breeding Ground for a Fatal Scourge: Nursing Homes

Drug-resistant germs, including Candida auris, prey on severely ill patients in skilled nursing facilities, a problem sometimes amplified by poor care and low staffing. BY ANDREW JACOBS AND MATT RICHTEL https://ift.tt/34HYx8i https://ift.tt/2UXCNkl New York Times Health your-feed-science, Drug Resistance (Microbial), Candida Auris (Fungus), Nursing Homes, Antibiotics, Elderly, Elder Care, Hygiene and Cleanliness, Protective Clothing and Gear September 12, 2019 at 01:54AM