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Candida auris (C. auris) C. auris is an emerging fungus that can cause severe, often multidrug-resistant, infections. It spreads easily among patients in healthcare facilities.
2024年4月24日 · Candida auris (C. auris) is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness and spreads among patients in healthcare facilities. Symptoms of C. auris depend on the type of infection (i.e., bloodstream, wound, ears). C. auris is often resistant to antifungal C. auris.
2024年4月24日 · Monitor for adherence to appropriate infection control practices by performing audits. Provide feedback on hand hygiene practices, donning and doffing of gowns and gloves, and environmental cleaning and disinfection. Consider increasing the number of audits performed on units with C. auris cases.
2024年4月24日 · Some patients carry C. auris on their skin or other body sites without it causing symptoms (colonization). Both infected and colonized patients can spread C. auris. Healthcare providers use many strategies to help stop C. auris from spreading.
2024年4月24日 · Echinocandins are the initial recommended treatment for adults and children over 2 months. Amphotericin B deoxycholate at 1 mg/kg daily is the initial recommended treatment for infants under 2 months. Reports of echinocandin-resistant and pan-resistant cases are increasing.
2024年4月24日 · Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus that can cause life-threatening, often multidrug-resistant, infections. C. auris affects ill or immunocompromised patients and is highly transmissible in healthcare settings. Patients can be colonized without having symptoms.
2024年4月24日 · Candida auris (C. auris) is a nationally notifiable condition and is reportable in many states. C. auris was first reported in the US in 2016. The number of cases of C. auris in the US and the number of states reporting cases continues to increase each year.
2024年4月24日 · In 2022 there were 2,377 clinical cases and 5,754 screening cases of Candida auri s (C. auris) reported to CDC. Clinical cases are patients who are tested to determine a cause of infection and receive positive results for C. auris. States have voluntarily reported cases to CDC since 2013.
2024年4月24日 · Screening patients for C. auris colonization is critical for preventing the spread of C. auris. Noninvasive skin swab collection and testing can identify patients who are colonized with C. auris. Use a composite swab of the patient's axilla (armpit) and groin (one swab is used to swab both areas).
2024年6月27日 · Report confirmed cases of Candida auris (C. auris) to local and state public health officials and CDC at candidaauris@cdc.gov. On CHROMagar, C. auris colonies usually appear white or pink, but some colonies may look red or purple. C. auris grows well at 40 to 42 degrees Celsius.
