Description:
This article is a case study of the emerging global pathogen, Candida auris. It describes Candida auris’s pathogenicity, transmission mechanisms, and its threat to global healthcare.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe Candida auris transmission
- Identify mechanisms for colonizing patients and healthcare environments
- Determine what makes Candida auris a global threat to people and healthcare institutions
Author(s):
Kathryn Webster, MT (ASCP)
Launched: 2024