Candida glabrata Now #1 Cause of Candidemia in the U.S.

Candida species are a frequent cause of health care–associated bloodstream infections. While C. albicans has been the most common culprit, recent studies have noted an increase in non–albicans species. Now, using a database that captures health care utilization and pharmacy activity from more than 1400 U.S. hospitals, CDC researchers have analyzed candidemia-associated hospitalizations among nearly 13,000 patients from 2016–2024.