Nosocomial Fungal Infections: Epidemiology, Control Strategies, and Prevention of Candida and Other Yeasts
Recommended Citation
Suleyman G, Alangaden GJ. Nosocomial Fungal Infections: Epidemiology, Control Strategies, and Prevention of Candida and Other Yeasts. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2026.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2026
Publication Title
Infectious disease clinics of North America
Keywords
Candida; Immunocompromised patients; Invasive candidiasis; Nosocomial; Yeast
Abstract
Invasive candidiasis is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections, often linked to invasive devices, immunosuppression, and environmental contamination. Conventional culture-based diagnostics lack sensitivity, making advanced nonculture-based methods essential for accurate detection. Prevention requires stringent infection control practices and antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients. Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen, poses significant challenges due to its potential for nosocomial outbreaks. Active surveillance and rigorous infection prevention measures are critical for early detection and containment of transmission in health care settings.
PubMed ID
41927365
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
