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Katja Saris^1,2, Jacques F Meis^1,3,4, Andreas Voss^1,2,4

¹Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital (CWZ).

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

|June 8, 2018

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The emerging fungus Candida auris (C. auris) presents a significant threat due to its virulence, resistance to treatments, and rapid spread. Healthcare facilities must update infection control and diagnostic strategies to combat this resilient pathogen.

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Area of Science:

Medical Mycology
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen.
It poses a significant threat to global public health due to its high virulence and transmissibility.
C. auris exhibits resistance to existing antifungal therapies and environmental disinfectants.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an update on the emergence and characteristics of Candida auris.
To highlight the challenges associated with C. auris diagnosis and control.
To emphasize the need for updated healthcare policies regarding C. auris.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on Candida auris.
Analysis of C. auris epidemiology and clinical manifestations.
Review of diagnostic and infection control strategies.

Main Results:

Candida auris demonstrates high-level resistance to multiple antifungal drugs.
The pathogen spreads easily in healthcare settings, affecting diverse patient populations.
C. auris is often misidentified by standard laboratory methods and is resilient to common disinfectants.

Conclusions:

Healthcare institutions require robust diagnostic and infection control measures to manage C. auris.
Updated policies are crucial to prevent C. auris outbreaks and protect patients.
Continued research is needed to develop effective treatments and diagnostics for C. auris.