The regions of the body where the fungus Candida auris usually stay are: ears, nostrils, armpits and groin. At this stage, there are no symptoms. But an injury, a skin wound or the use of some type of catheter in the hospital, can give the chance for these fungi to enter the body, reach the bloodstream and cause an infection. In severe cases, they can even harm organs such as the heart and brain. This is when the patient may have fevers, chills and the worsening of the illnesses that brought him to the hospital.
