Candida
Standard Infection Prevention Protocols May Protect Dialysis Patients From C. auris
Although infections caused by C. auris are a growing concern in healthcare facilities, strict adherence ...
AUGUST 12, 2025
Using Antifungals in Agriculture May Increase Candida Resistance
Use of antifungals in agriculture might be causing resistance in human medications.
APRIL 25, 2025
International Guideline Released to Manage Candida Infections
Diseases caused by Candida are among the most common fungal infections worldwide. A new guideline was developed to ...
APRIL 25, 2025
Genetic Testing Could Improve Treatment for Patients With MDR Candida auris
A new study shows that genetic testing could be used to determine which drugs would be effective for patients ...
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Antimicrobial Resistance in Perspective: Using New Technology to Help Identify Resistant Fungal Pathogens
Although the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency has ended, the long-term impact on healthcare cannot be ...
AUGUST 29, 2023
Pan-Resistant C. auris Spreading in Texas and Washington, D.C.
A recent CDC report describes instances of the spread of pan- and echinocandin-resistant strains of Candida auris ...
OCTOBER 13, 2021
New Class of Antifungal Approved for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Scynexis is also investigating the use of ibrexafungerp as a salvage treatment for patients with a variety of ...
JUNE 3, 2021
After Decades of Decline, Fungal Disease Deaths Are Rising
Although deaths associated with fungal diseases have decreased significantly over the last 20 years, they are ...
APRIL 1, 2021
MDR Candida auris Discovered in a Natural Environment
It looks like Candida auris thrives in a natural environment and is not limited to mammalian hosts.
MARCH 17, 2021
C. auris Taking Advantage of Focus on COVID-19
Health systems have had to adapt their operations to meet the urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts ...
MARCH 10, 2021
No C. auris, Low CPO in Chicago Pediatric Hospital
A Chicago long-term care facility for children does not seem to harbor the same resistant organisms as a local ...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Pan-Resistant C. auris Identified in New York
Pan-resistant Candida auris isolates found in New York has resulted in calls for increased surveillance, ...
JANUARY 24, 2020
