|Articles|July 7, 2023

Long COVID, C diff, Candida auris: This Week's Infectious Disease Stories to Watch

Author(s)Nina Cosdon

Stay informed about the long-term effects of COVID-19, prevention strategies for recurrent C diff, and the emerging threat of drug-resistant Candida auris.


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