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"First identified in the ear of a woman in Japan in 2009 (“auris” is Latin for “ear”), the germ has spread around the globe, mostly appearing in hospitals and nursing homes, where it afflicts people with weakened immune systems."

Looks like it managed to spread without much hindrance due to its immunity. Wonder just how common it'll get since it's so hard to get rid of.




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