Researchers at Mount Sinai have developed enhanced hospital screening protocols for Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungal pathogen. The new guidelines aim to detect the harmful fungus in high-risk patients early and prevent hospital outbreaks. C. auris can cause serious infections and spread easily in healthcare settings. Mount Sinai experts implemented expanded screening protocols, leading to the identification of previously undiagnosed cases. The study supports the need for hospitals to adopt broader screening methods to improve infection control practices. This proactive approach can help in controlling the spread of C. auris, which is considered an urgent global health threat.
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Enhanced screening protocols for Candida auris improve hospital infection control
