Candida auris Fungemia and a local spread taken under control with infection control measures: First report from Turkey
Ahmet Kurt, Mert Ahmet Kuşkucu, IIker Inanc Balkan, Ayşe Barış, Zeynep Yazgan, Ayşe Serife Oz, Ayşe İstanbullu Tosun, Bilgül Mete, Fehmı Tabak, Gökhan Aygün
Abstract
Candidaauris, draws attention as a new emerging antifungal resistant pathogen, leading to healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks. This is the first report of C. auris fungemia in a 81-year-old patient, confirmed by sequential analysis, from Turkey. Although the source of the isolate could not be identified, its spread in the hospital has been taken under control by effective infection control measures.
Topics & Concepts
Candida aurisFungemiaOutbreakInfection controlFungal pathogenMedicinePathogenIntensive care medicineAntifungalMicrobiologyBiologyImmunologyVirologyAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityFungal Infections and StudiesNail Diseases and Treatments