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Candida Auris: Infectious Disease to Watch in 2019

Posted by Sandy Thompson

What is it : Candida auris (C. auris) is a species of fungus that grows as yeast. It causes serious infections and is the leading cause of candidemia (candida infection of the bloodstream). C. auris is multidrug-resistant and has caused serious outbreaks in several countries. Due to its difficulty to identify and treat, C. auris has quickly become one of 2019 most concerning infectious diseases and presents a serious global health threat. Where did it come from: C. auris was first described as a pathogen in 2009 in Japan, when it was isolated from a patient with an ear infection. Retrospective review of Candida strain collections found that the earliest known strain of C. auris dates to 1996 in South Korea. The CDC considers C. auris an “emerging pathogen” because increasing numbers of infections have been identified in multiple countries since it was recognized. Why is it concerning: The C. auris fungus causes invasive infections with a high death rate...

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