Prevention and control of the fungal pathogenCandida auris

Nursing Times 113(11):p 44-45, November 2017.

In this article…

  • How Candida auris is becoming an increasing threat

  • Issues around its transmission and antimicrobial resistance

  • Summary of recent Public Health England guidance on prevention and management

Author Ann Dix is a freelance health writer.

AbstractCandida auris is a treatment-resistant fungal pathogen that is on the rise in UK hospitals, triggering updated guidance from Public Health England, which is summarised in this article.

Citation Dix A (2017) Prevention and control of the fungal pathogen Candida auris. Nursing Times; 113: 11, 44-45.

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