Verification, Analytical Sensitivity, Cost-effectiveness, and Comparison of 4 <i>Candida auris</i> Screening Methods
Adam S. Komorowski, Patryk Aftanas, Vanessa Porter, Kevin Katz, Robert Kozak, Xena X. Li
Abstract
Abstract In this verification study, we compare and contrast the performance characteristics of chromogenic agar culture, direct polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and broth enrichment followed by culture or PCR for the detection of Candida auris colonization. We find that culture and PCR both offer excellent performance, with broth enrichment offering little performance advantage given its cost.
Topics & Concepts
Candida aurisMedicineSensitivity (control systems)Medical physicsDermatologyAntifungalEngineeringElectronic engineeringAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityFungal Infections and StudiesBacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing