Jill Carnahan on “Candida Auris: A New Superbug”
Jill Carnahan, M.D., wrote an article called “A New Superbug Is On the Rise. Here Is What You Should Know.”
From the article:
You may have heard or read about Candida auris in the news recently. It spreads aggressively, can be deadly, and most importantly, it has developed defenses against our modern medicines. So, should you be worried? And how can you prevent a C. auris infection?
Because patients who develop infections with C. auris are often already in the hospital with other serious illnesses or conditions, symptoms of C. auris infections may not be recognized right away. The symptoms also depend on the body part affected, such as the bloodstream, wounds, or ears.
Symptoms of C. auris infection may be similar to those caused by other Candida species, such as fever and chills that do not improve with antibiotics. An infection of the bloodstream can cause septic shock, and thus may include symptoms such as low blood pressure, fast heart rate, and rapid breathing.
Diagnosis of a C. auris infection can be difficult, and not all labs perform the special tests required to detect it.
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