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Candida auris: an Emerging Fungal Pathogen

Author(s) -

Emily S Spivak,

Kimberly E. Hanson

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

journal of clinical microbiology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.349

H-Index - 255

eISSN - 1070-633X

pISSN - 0095-1137

DOI - 10.1128/jcm.01588-17

Subject(s) - candida auris , opportunistic pathogen , pathogen , biology , fungal pathogen , microbiology and biotechnology , infection control , antifungal , transmission (telecommunications) , colonization , drug resistance , virulence , intensive care medicine , medicine , electrical engineering , gene , engineering , biochemistry

Candida auris has emerged globally as a multidrug-resistant health care-associated fungal pathogen. Recent reports highlight ongoing challenges due to organism misidentification, high rates of antifungal drug resistance, and significant patient mortality. The predilection for transmission within and between health care facilities possibly promoted by virulence factors that facilitate skin colonization and environmental persistence is unique among Candida species. This minireview details the global emergence of C. auris and discusses issues relevant to clinical microbiology laboratories, hospital infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts.

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