Candida auris is an emerging, multidrug-resistant pathogen with limited perioperative prevention guidance. A poll of U.S. infectious diseases professionals revealed C. auris perioperative guidelines, preoperative screening, and antifungal prophylaxis was uncommon. 19% of respondents had encountered postoperative C. auris infections, highlighting a need for research and standardized prevention strategies.
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Dr. Preeti Mehrotra
Infectious Disease · General Infectious DiseaseBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Centerpreetim