Candida auris: a rising hospital threat

The rise in cases of Candida auris fungus in the United States poses a serious public health threat, with a total of 3,437 cases reported until July 2023 compared to 4,290 cases the previous year. This fungus is resistant to antifungal medications and is mainly found in healthcare facilities, especially hospitals and nursing homes, where it spreads through contact with contaminated surfaces and infected or colonized individuals. It can cause severe infections ranging from colonization on the skin to more serious symptoms such as fever, low blood pressure, and sepsis, particularly in individuals with underlying health conditions, undergoing chemotherapy, or having surgery. Combating the infection requires preventive measures such as hand hygiene and avoiding sharing medical equipment before sterilization, along with testing to determine whether individuals are carriers or actively infected, to limit its spread and protect the most vulnerable patients.

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