Candida auris in Hospitals: What Patients Should Know About Resistant Fungal Infections and Facility Safety
Over the past few years, hospitals across the United States have reported an uptick in Candida auris, a multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen. While still relatively rare, this fungus poses significant challenges for patient safety because it can survive on surfaces for long periods, resist common antifungal treatments, and spread in healthcare environments. For patients and families, … Read more