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About C. auris
Overview Candida auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness and spreads easily among patients in healthcare facilities. C. auris can cause a range of infections from superficial (skin) infections to more severe, life-threatening infections, such as bloodstream infections. C. auris is often resistant to antifungal medications, meaning the fungus develops the ability to defeat the ...
Clinical Overview
Candida auris (C. auris) is a type of yeast that is often resistant to antifungal treatments. C. auris can cause invasive infections and can also colonize patients without causing infection. Only clinical infections should be treated. Consultation with an infectious disease specialist can be considered for suspected or confirmed cases.