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The Emergence and Persistence of Candida auris in Western New York With No Epidemiologic Links: A Failure of Stewardship?

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Reports of Candida auris infection in patients without epidemiologic links to prior outbreaks are scarce. We describe the genomic epidemiology of such a case in Western New York. Before emergence,… Click to show full abstract

Reports of Candida auris infection in patients without epidemiologic links to prior outbreaks are scarce. We describe the genomic epidemiology of such a case in Western New York. Before emergence, the patient received >60 days of excess antibiotics. Candida auris was recovered on near-patient surfaces after enhanced terminal cleanings.

Keywords: new york; candida auris; western new; emergence; epidemiologic links

Journal Title: Open forum infectious diseases
Year Published: 2023

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