Candida auris screen
Description:
Candida auris is a yeast species first isolated from the external ear canal of a patient in Japan in 2009. Since then C. auris has been associated with a wide range of clinical infections, including bloodstream, wound and ear infections, in many countries globally. It has caused prolonged outbreaks on five continents including India, Pakistan, Venezuela, Colombia, Spain. Israel, South Africa and USA.
Clinical details:
Candida auris screening is performed for infection control purposes to minimise the risk of cross infection. It is performed only on high risk patients.
Synonyms or keywords:
Candida auris
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Last updated: 08/06/2021
