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Candida auris: an Emerging Fungal Pathogen.
Emily S Spivak1, Kimberly E Hanson2,3
1Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|November 24, 2017
Summary
Candida auris is a growing global threat, causing difficult-to-treat fungal infections in healthcare settings. This review covers its emergence, resistance, and impact on patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant yeast causing health care-associated infections.
- It presents challenges due to misidentification, high antifungal resistance, and mortality.
- Unique virulence factors aid its skin colonization and environmental persistence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the global emergence of Candida auris.
- To discuss challenges in clinical microbiology laboratories.
- To review hospital infection control and antimicrobial stewardship.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of global emergence and characteristics of Candida auris.
- Analysis of challenges in clinical settings.
- Discussion of infection control and stewardship strategies.
Main Results:
- Candida auris has rapidly emerged worldwide as a significant pathogen.
- Misidentification and antifungal resistance complicate treatment and control.
- Environmental persistence and transmission in healthcare facilities are key concerns.
Conclusions:
- Effective identification, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship are crucial for managing Candida auris.
- Continued surveillance and research are needed to combat this resilient pathogen.
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