Drug-resistant fungus is ‘urgent threat’ according to CDC, and infections are spreading
While C. auris may not a serious threat to healthy people, it is becoming more frequent, particularly in hospitals, where it ...
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PICC Lines And Candida Auris, An Established Hospital Acquired Bloodstream Infection
Polyurethane PICC lines are ineffective in reducing hospital-acquired infections, while super-hydrophilic lines offer better protection but are not being used Super-hydrophilic PICC lines are ...
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Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly, 19 cases found in Alabama: Study
People with a healthy immune system may be able to fight off infection on their own, but Candida auris mainly spreads in ...
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Fungus labeled ‘urgent threat’ by CDC is spreading rapidly, hospital study finds
“If you get infected with this pathogen that’s resistant ... People with catheters, breathing tubes, feeding tubes and PICC lines are at the highest risk because the pathogen can enter the ...