A Cerberus-Inspired Anti-Infective Multicomponent Gatekeeper Hydrogel against Infections with the Emerging "Superbug" Yeast Candida auris.
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DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202000005
Abstract: The pathogenic yeast Candida auris has received increasing attention due to its ability to cause fatal infections, its resistance toward important fungicides, and its ability to persist on surfaces including medical devices in hospitals. To… read more here.
Keywords: candida auris; hydrogel; auris; yeast candida ... See more keywords
Characterization of susceptibility patterns and adaptability of the newly emerged Candida auris
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DOI: 10.1007/s10123-024-00563-1
Abstract: The emergence of Candida auris has caused a major concern in the public health worldwide. This novel fungus is characterized by its multidrug resistance profile, ability to thrive in harsh and stressful conditions, as well… read more here.
Keywords: characterization; candida auris; susceptibility patterns; auris ... See more keywords
The Epidemiology and Prevention of Candida auris
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DOI: 10.1007/s11908-019-0675-8
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewCandida auris has recently emerged as a pathogen with the potential for nosocomial transmission and outbreaks. The aim of this review is to summarize the global dissemination of this pathogen, characterize patient and… read more here.
Keywords: auris; transmission; infection; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Different efficacies of common disinfection methods against candida auris and other candida species.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.01.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND Candida auris can form long-lasting colonies in the hospital environment and on human skin. There is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of different methods and products for disinfecting hospitals and colonized patients to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: auris; disinfection; auris candida; candida auris ... See more keywords
Epidemiological and microbiological characterization of Candidozyma auris (Candida auris) isolates from a tertiary hospital in Cairo, Egypt: an 18-month study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-15302-3
Abstract: Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris) has emerged as a significant multidrug-resistant pathogen. Among 140 antifungal-resistant Candida spp. isolates, 120 were identified as C. auris using chromogenic agar, VITEK 2, and MALDI-TOF. Most cases (60%) were… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiological microbiological; candida auris; candidozyma auris; auris ... See more keywords
First case of Candida auris infection in Belgium in a surgical patient from Kuwait
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DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2018.1555114
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective and importance: Candida auris is a relatively new yeast species and an emerging opportunistic pathogen. It was first reported in 2009 in East Asia, as a difficult-to-identify Candida species of uncertain clinical relevance.… read more here.
Keywords: auris; infection; candida auris; patient ... See more keywords
Candida auris PCR for high throughput screening.
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DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myac057
Abstract: Candida auris has significant implications for infection control due to its multidrug resistance and spread in healthcare settings. Current culture-based screening methods are laborious and risks muco-cutaneous colonisation of laboratory staff. We describe the adaptation… read more here.
Keywords: culture; candida auris; auris; high throughput ... See more keywords
733. Ibrexafungerp Demonstrates Potent and Consistent In Vitro Activity Against >400 Global Candida auris Isolates, Including isolates with Elevated MIC’s to Echinocandins
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.925
Abstract: Candida auris is an urgent global threat; a pathogen associated with high mortality (up to 60%), multi-drug resistance, the ability to spread from person-to-person and surface-to-person, presenting high risk for outbreaks in healthcare facilities. Echinocandins… read more here.
Keywords: auris; isolates elevated; candida auris; auris isolates ... See more keywords
169. The Resurgence of Candida auris in California during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, May 2020–May 2021
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.169
Abstract: Abstract Background In February 2019, California (CA) experienced its first C. auris outbreak in Orange County (OC). The CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) and OC with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… read more here.
Keywords: response; california; may 2020; auris ... See more keywords
Echinocandin Resistance in Candida auris Occurs in the Murine Gastrointestinal Tract Due to FKS1 Mutations
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.01243-22
Abstract: Candida auris is resistant to multiple antifungal agents. This study investigated its antifungal susceptibility and explored FKS1 mutations across the isolates from mice enterically colonized with wild-type C. auris and treated with echinocandin. ABSTRACT Candida… read more here.
Keywords: resistance candida; echinocandin resistance; candida auris; auris ... See more keywords
TAC1b mutation in Candida auris decreases manogepix susceptibility owing to increased CDR1 expression
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.01508-24
Abstract: ABSTRACT Candida auris is an emerging pathogenic fungus that is highly resistant to existing antifungal drugs. Manogepix is a novel antifungal agent that exerts antifungal activity by inhibiting glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor biosynthesis. Although the mechanisms of… read more here.
Keywords: susceptibility; candida; cdr1 expression; mutation ... See more keywords