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Jacques F Meis1,2, Anuradha Chowdhary3
1Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Canisius-Wilhelmina Hospital, 6532 SZ Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 22, 2019
Summary
This Special Issue highlights recent advancements in understanding Candida auris, a challenging fungal pathogen. Research presented offers new strategies for combating its growing threat to public health.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Antimicrobial Resistance
Background:
- Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen causing severe invasive infections.
- The global rise of Candida auris necessitates urgent research into its epidemiology, diagnostics, and treatment.
- This Special Issue compiles cutting-edge research on Candida auris.
Discussion:
- Current diagnostic methods and their limitations for rapid Candida auris detection.
- Review of existing antifungal therapies and the challenge of resistance.
- Exploration of novel therapeutic targets and strategies against Candida auris.
Key Insights:
- Advances in understanding Candida auris transmission and environmental persistence.
- New insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying Candida auris antifungal drug resistance.
- Development of innovative diagnostic tools for early and accurate identification.
Outlook:
- Future research directions for controlling Candida auris outbreaks.
- Potential for new antifungal drug development and combination therapies.
- Importance of global surveillance and collaborative efforts to manage Candida auris infections.
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