Several outbreaks of a relatively new, resistant fungal infection - candida auris - have been reported in the Pacific Northwest. It is highly contagious and its mortality has approached 60%. Listen in as we discuss what to watch for and how to prepare if this reaches your geography.

THE GAMECHANGER: 
Candida auris is resistant to most antifungals, has high plasticity, and its mortality approaches 60%.

Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
 
Reference
Cristina ML, Spagnolo AM, Sartini M, Carbone A, Oliva M, Schinca E, Boni S, Pontali E. An Overview on Candida auris in Healthcare Settings. J Fungi (Basel). 2023 Sep 8;9(9):913. doi: 10.3390/jof9090913. PMID: 37755021; PMCID: PMC10532978.
 
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CPE Information
 
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss characteristics of C. auris infections that make it difficult to avoid outbreaks 2. Describe issues surrounding treatment of serious infections with C. auris

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-058-H01-P
Initial release date: 2/26/2024
Expiration date: 2/26/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.

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