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Background
Candida auris is an emerging multidrug resistant fungal infection that causes nosocomial
transmission.
Methods
We describe the incidence and management of C. auris in a hospital-based skilled nursing
facility (SNF). Data on resident demography, concurrent medical comorbidities, and
medical interventions were obtained through medical records review.
Results
Nineteen residents were identified with C. auris in the SNF. Seventeen (89%) were
admitted from hospitals and other SNFs. Two (10%) were identified with C. auris colonization
after a point prevalence screening done by the New York State Department of Health
(NYSDOH). Infection control and prevention measures were instituted, including isolation
precautions, environmental cleaning and disinfection, and education. Among nineteen
residents, six (31%) were cleared using NYSDOH screening criteria.
Conclusions
Aggressive implementation of infection control measures is key in the control and
prevention of transmission of C. auris.
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