Healthcare2/14/2024 8:00 PM
Presented by Douglas Austin Initially discovered in a Japanese man's ear in 2009, Candia auris has spread globally since then and has become a pathogen of concern. If invasive, this highly drug-resistant super fungus has a mortality rate of up to 34% and can quickly colonize patients throughout a facility. What can we do to tackle this emerging issue? This webinar discusses what Candida auris is, what we know about its transmission and the effect it has on hospitals and long-term care facilities.