Infection
Several cases of ‘emerging pathogenic yeast’ reported at UK Chandler Hospital
Oct
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – UK HealthCare says several cases of the fungus Candida auris have been reported at UK Chandler Hospital.
We’re told the five cases are isolated to one floor of the hospital.
According to UK HealthCare, all of the cases have the fungus on their skin, but it is not causing an active infection.
They say Candida auris is a type of fungus that can be resistant to multiple antimicrobials and is responsible for outbreaks in health care facilities across the globe.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Candida auris is an emerging pathogenic yeast that can cause invasive infections, including bloodstream, respiratory tract, wound, and urinary tract infections. Individuals can carry Candida auris on their skin and may not have any symptoms.
UK HealthCare says they were able to quickly identify the pathogen and begin isolation and disinfection precautions to prevent further transmission.
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