Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, resistance, and treatment of infections by Candida auris

Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, resistance, and treatment of infections by Candida auris

Abstract Candida spp. infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. Candida auris is an emerging multi-drug-resistant fungus that is rapidly spreading worldwide. Since the first reports in 2009, many isolates across five continents have been identified as agents...

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Main Authors: Andrea Cortegiani, Giovanni Misseri, Teresa Fasciana, Anna Giammanco, Antonino Giarratano, Anuradha Chowdhary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
C. auris
Candida
Candidemia
Invasive fungal infection
Antimicrobial resistance
Antifungal resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0342-4

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