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APRIL 22, 2021

C. auris Taking Advantage of Focus on COVID-19

Originally published in our sister publication, Infectious Disease Special Edition

Health systems have had to adapt their operations to meet the urgent needs of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts warn that pathogens like Candida auris are taking advantage of gaps in monitoring and containment efforts, and COVID-19 patients are at risk for fatal coinfection.

“Most health care facilities have been extremely stressed for resources and personnel during the pandemic, which may create