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Candida auris

A species of yeast in genus Candida. C. auris infection is most often associated with immunocompromised patients in healthcare settings. INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS and colonization pose a treatment challenge when multidrug resistant strains are involved.

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Abstract

A species of yeast in genus Candida. C. auris infection is most often associated with immunocompromised patients in healthcare settings. INVASIVE CANDIDIASIS and colonization pose a treatment challenge when multidrug resistant strains are involved.

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  • C auris

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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infection: coordinate with CANDIDIASIS or its indentions

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History Note

2022(2018)

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  1. B01w.300w.107w.795w.095w.363w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Candida auris. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000088063. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000088063
  2. Candida auris. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candida_auris
  3. Candida auris. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26816853