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If illness from the fungus becomes more common, "We are dealing with the potential for a highly resistant bug to really take off."

Also, the CDC said C auris has been isolated from 110 more patients hospitalized in three affected states.

Details from the investigation into an unusual Zika infection in the family member of a critially ill man point to person-to-person contact, thought to be rare.

Panel finds overall response was thorough, but notes policy gaps and some missteps after the samples were found.

Public health groups leaders see a strong leader and ally, but worry over looming CDC budget challenges.

The first case was identified in late April, and over the past 8 weeks, medical workers registered and followed 583 contacts.

Current viruses fall into 2 geographically separate clades.

Also, a new study estimates that safe burials may have saved 1,400 to 10,400 lives in West Africa's outbreak.

Also, a new US report outlines the usefulness of testing placental and fetal tissue.

One of the 7 cases, involving a nonagenarian, proved fatal.