Case Reports Microbiology 2023 Exercise 1: Candida Auris: An Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Yeast

Author

Rachael Liesman, PhD

Department of Pathology

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants,  Laboratory Directors and Educators

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

·       describe the microbiologic features of Candida auris;

·       evaluate the commercially available methods for accurate identification of C auris;

·       summarize the challenges associated with antifungal testing of C auris; and

·       assess the utility of a screening protocol for the control of C auris in a health care setting.