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S. Afr. j. infect. dis. (Online)
; 34(1): 1-17, 2019.
Article
in English
| AIM
| ID: biblio-1270729
ABSTRACT
Candida auris has been detected at almost 100 South African hospitals, causing large outbreaksinsome facilities, and this pathogen now accounts for approximately 1 in 10 cases of candidaemia. The objective of this guideline is to provide updated, evidence-informed recommendations outlining a best-practice approach to prevent, diagnose and manage C.auris disease in public- and private-sector healthcare settings in South Africa. The 18 practical recommendations cover five focus areas: laboratory identification and antifungal susceptibility testing, surveillance and outbreak response, infection prevention and control, clinical management and antifungal stewardship