Tag: C. auris
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Urgent Action Needed Against C. auris Threat in Hospitals
Introduction to C. auris Candida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungal pathogen that has raised serious concerns across hospitals worldwide. This fungus is particularly notorious for its resistance to antifungal treatments, and it poses a significant threat to patients, especially those with weakened immune systems. Understanding its rapid spread and the necessary precautions is…
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C. auris: The Urgent Fungal Threat in Hospitals
Introduction In recent years, the emergence of Candida auris, commonly known as C. auris, has raised alarm bells in healthcare settings worldwide. This highly resistant fungus has rapidly spread in hospitals, prompting warnings and calls for urgent action from health authorities, including the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The Threat of C.…