The fact that this fungus is strongly antibiotic-resistant and so far has only been found in healthcare settings, suggests it may be "iatrogenic" (resulting from activities of healthcare professionals) - or at least that such settings are vectors of infection.<p>"...a sweep of the Illinois patient’s hospital room revealed traces of C. auris in his mattress, bedside table, bed rail, chair, and windowsill."<p>Scary stuff, considering the description of its effects on the human body, and that we're only now beginning to be aware of its danger.