Candida auris: A Continuing Threat

Authors

Ashish Bhargava, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Katherine Klamer, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Mamta Sharma, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Daniel Ortiz, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Louis Saravolatz, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Bhargava A, Klamer K, Sharma M, Ortiz D, and Saravolatz L. Candida auris: A Continuing Threat. Microorganisms 2025; 13(3).

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-13-2025

Publication Title

Microorganisms

Abstract

Candida auris is a World Health Organization critical-priority fungal pathogen that has variable resistance to antifungal treatments. Multiple clades have been identified through genomic analysis and have appeared in different geographic locations simultaneously. Due to a combination of factors including antifungal resistance, ability to colonize and persist in the environment, and thermotolerance, it can thrive. Infected patients are associated with a high mortality rate, especially those with multiple health risk factors like those associated with other Candida species. This review highlights the current situation of this pathogen to help provide guidance for future work.

PubMed ID

40142543

Volume

13

Issue

3