Candida auris

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About
The emerging fungus C. auris spreads in hospitals.  It can cause severe multidrug-resistant illness.
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Reducing Risk
Learn how healthcare providers can stop C. auris from spreading and protect patients.
Screening
Patients are screened to find out if they carry and can spread C. auris.
Tracking C. auris
See clinical case counts of C. auris during 2013-2016 and annual totals from 2017-2022.

For healthcare and laboratory professionals

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Clinical and Laboratory Resources
Healthcare providers and laboratorians can find important resources on C. auris.
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