Incursions of Candida auris into Australia, 2018

Abstract

Candida auris is an emerging global healthcare-associated pathogen. During July–December 2018, four patients with C. auris were identified in Victoria, Australia, all with previous overseas hospitalization. Phylogenetic analysis revealed putative transmission between 2 patients and suspected overseas acquisition in the others. Vigilant screening of at-risk patients is required.

Keywords

• antimicrobial resistance
• public health surveillance
• Candida auris
• infection control
• genomics
• fungi