{"id":9426,"date":"2025-07-31T11:42:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/latest-news\/\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:15:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:15:51","slug":"under-the-microscope-candidozyma-auris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tristel.com\/au-en\/latest-news\/under-the-microscope-candidozyma-auris\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the Microscope: Candidozyma auris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Candidozyma auris<\/em> (formerly known as Candida auris<\/em>) is a rapidly emerging pathogenic yeast. Individuals who have recently stayed in nursing homes and have lines and tubes that go into their body (such as breathing tubes, feeding tubes and central venous catheters) seem to be at the highest risk for C. auris<\/em> infection. Spanning five continents, Candidozyma auris<\/em> has been responsible for prolonged outbreaks in countries, inlcuding India, Pakistan, Venezuela, Colombia, Spain, Israel, South Africa, and the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do I cause?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If\u202fC. auris<\/em>\u202f enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body, it can cause invasive candidiasis (an infection caused by the yeast\u202fCandida spp.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C. auris<\/em>\u202fhas caused bloodstream infections (Candidemia), wound infections, and ear infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why am I a microbial threat?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Reported from over 30 countries, C. auris<\/em> infections are often multidrug-resistant and resistant to multiple antifungals commonly used to treat yeast infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only a few antifungal types exist, so resistance can severely limit treatment options. Some strains are resistant to all available classes of antifungals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know? <\/strong>The prevalence of C. auris<\/em>\u202f infection is unknown and likely underreported due to misidentifying\u202fC. auris<\/em> as other yeasts or bacteria, making detecting and controlling this pathogen difficult.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Where can I be found?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

C. auris<\/em> as a particular preference for skin, particularly moist areas like the armpit and groin.\u202fDuring the recent podcast, Candidozyma auris from the lab to the front line: A discussion with UKHSA experts<\/em>, specialists highlighted that the daily shedding of millions of human skin cells facilitates the easy transfer of C. au<\/em>ris between individuals and to surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the UKHSA\u2019s Candidozyma auris<\/em> (formerly Candida auris<\/em>): guidance for acute healthcare settings (GOV.UK), environmental contamination of C. auris<\/em> is extensive. Survival times of seven days have been recorded on general surfaces, increasing to four weeks for some plastic devices. Studies have identified that\u202fC. auris<\/em>\u202f may be present throughout patient environments, extending beyond patient rooms to hallways. Specific contaminated high-touch surfaces and medical equipment include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n