<i>Candida auris</i> screening practices at healthcare facilities in the United States: An Emerging Infections Network survey
Ian Hennessee, Kaitlin Forsberg, Susan E. Beekmann, Philip M. Polgreen, Jeremy A.W. Gold, Meghan Lyman
Abstract
Abstract We surveyed members of the Emerging Infections Network about Candida auris screening practices at US healthcare facilities. Only 37% of respondents reported conducting screening; among these, 75% reported detection of at least 1 C. auris case in the last year. Increased screening could improve C. auris detection and prevent spread.
Topics & Concepts
Candida aurisMedicineHealth careFamily medicineAntifungalDermatologyEconomicsEconomic growthAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityFungal Infections and StudiesPneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment