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Pathogenicity and virulence of Candida auris.
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Phan-Canh, Seiser + more
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Candida auris exhibits multidrug resistance and causes invasive infections with high mortality rates of 30-60% in humans.
- Why it matters: It poses a significant risk of outbreaks in healthcare settings, especially nursing homes, due to its ability to grow on human skin and transmit through contact.
- What they did: The study reviews host and pathogen factors influencing skin colonization and discusses challenges in preventing spread and managing disseminated infections caused by C. auris.
- The result: Understanding these determinants may help improve strategies to control outbreaks and develop effective treatments for C. auris infections.
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