Fungal Threats on the Rise: Candida auris and the Growing Challenge of Invasive Mycoses

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

: hour(s)

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Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology and clinical impact of Candida auris and invasive fungal infections.
  • Identify laboratory methods for accurate detection and differentiation of C. auris.
  • Summarize antifungal resistance patterns and current treatment recommendations.
  • Apply infection prevention and outbreak control principles to reduce healthcare-associated spread.

Course Outline

  • Content Pages
    • Rising Fungal Threats in Healthcare
    • World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogens List
    • Invasive Fungal Disease: Primary Concerns
    • Epidemiology Snapshot
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Antifungal Resistance and Treatment
    • Environmental Versus Clinical Sources
    • Infection Prevention and Outbreak Control
    • Summary
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.