Candida Auris:
Researchers recently discovered a new clade (or type) of Candida auris, bringing the number of clades known globally to a total of six.
- Candida Auris (C. auris) is a fungal pathogen that is often multi-drug-resistant.
- It is capable of causing invasive infectionsin the human body.
- It can cause a range of infections, from superficial (skin) infections to more severe, life-threatening infections, such as bloodstream infections.
- It can cause infection in different parts of the body, like the blood, wounds and ears.
- It was first identified in Japan in 2009.
- Most casesof the fungus have been reported in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes.
- It is generally thought to be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or by person-to-person transmission.
- People who are already suffering from other medical conditions, recent hospital stays, and invasive devices are most at risk of contracting the fungus.
