Candida auris: An Emerging Pathogen

Dear Colleagues,

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen that can cause invasive candidiasis and is considered a serious global health threat. It commonly spreads in hospital settings and is resistant to multiple antifungals, which makes its treatment difficult. Initially, using standard laboratory methods misidentified C. auris as other yeasts, which thus perhaps led to inappropriate management. However, new diagnostic methods have been developed in order to improve its detection. This yeast has the propensity to stick to human skin and to survive on environmental surfaces, such as hospital equipment and medical devices or furniture for a prolonged time, thus complicating the control of nosocomial outbreaks.

This Special Issue aims to present the latest research on all aspects of C. auris. Developing a better understanding of this emerging fungal pathogen will be crucial for the development of new diagnostics, prevention, control, virulence and therapeutics. Manuscripts of all types are welcome, including reviews, research articles, and short communications. We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Dr. Concepción Gimeno Cardona
Dr. Carme Salvador García
Dr. Nuria Tormo Palop
Guest Editors

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• Candida auris
• invasive candidiasis
• antifungal resistance
• nosocomial
• diagnostics
• epidemiology
• treatment