Current global status of Candida auris an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen: bibliometric analysis and network visualization

Ettadili, Hamza; Vural, Caner

doi:10.1007/s42770-023-01239-0

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“…Despite recent attention, including media coverage, public health advisories, and even heightened scholarly work on C. auris (annual publication and citation growth rate of nearly 38%), implementing robust prevention and disinfection practices to reduce the overall burden of C. auris presents substantial challenges [24]. Poor surveillance and non-uniform screening practices contribute to the continued spread [15,25].…”

Section: Candida Aurismentioning

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Global Health Alert: Racing to Control Antimicrobial Resistant Candida auris and Waste Using UVC LED Technology

Reedy,

Fernando,

Awuor

et al. 2024

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The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) Candida auris presents a formidable global health challenge, causing severe healthcare-associated infections with high mortality rates. Its ability to colonize surfaces and resist standard disinfectants undermines traditional hygiene practices, prompting an urgent need for novel strategies. Ultraviolet C (UVC) light offers a promising approach due to its rapid and broad-spectrum germicidal efficacy. This review comprehensively examines the current knowledge of UVC LED technology in combating C. auris, highlighting its effectiveness, limitations, and potential applications in healthcare hygiene. UVC light has potent activity against C. auris, including multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains. UVC can reduce C. auris on contaminated surfaces, aiding in transmission prevention. This review explores implementation strategies, including mobile UVC systems for targeted disinfection of high-risk areas and equipment, integration into air handling units (AHUs) to continuously disinfect recirculating air, and incorporation into water treatment systems. Current limitations in our understanding of UVC safety and effectiveness necessitate further research to optimize application protocols and ensure treatment safety while maintaining efficacy against C. auris. Integrating UVC disinfection technology into infection control programs holds promise for strengthening hygiene practices that will curb the global spread of C. auris and improve patient outcomes.

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Section: Candida Aurismentioning

confidence: 99%

Global Health Alert: Racing to Control Antimicrobial Resistant Candida auris and Waste Using UVC LED Technology

Reedy,

Fernando,

Awuor

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Global Health Alert: Racing to Control Antimicrobial-Resistant Candida auris and Healthcare Waste Disinfection Using UVC LED Technology

Reedy,

Fernando,

Awuor

et al. 2024

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Emerging antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) Candida auris presents a formidable global health challenge, causing severe healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) with high mortality rates. Its ability to colonize surfaces and resist standard disinfectants undermines traditional hygiene practices, prompting an urgent need for new strategies. Ultraviolet C (UVC) light offers a promising approach with rapid and broad-spectrum germicidal efficacy. This review examines current literature on UVC LED technology in combating C. auris, highlighting its effectiveness, limitations, and applications in healthcare hygiene. UVC light has potent activity against C. auris, with up to 99.9999% inactivation depending on certain conditions such as microbial load, type of organism, surface, environmental, equipment, and UVC radiation factors. UVC LEDs can effectively combat C. auris, driving down healthcare costs and reducing attributable global mortality. Here, we explore implementation strategies for the targeted disinfection of high-risk areas and equipment, air handling units (AHUs), and water treatment systems. Challenges associated with UVC LED disinfection devices in healthcare settings, current performance limitations, and radiation safety are discussed. This will help in optimizing application protocols for effective disinfection and radiation safety. To further strengthen healthcare facility hygiene practices and curb the global spread of C. auris, recommendations for integrating UVC LED disinfection into infection control programs are shared.

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Current global status of Candida auris an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen: bibliometric analysis and network visualization

Cited by 2 publications

References 67 publications

Global Health Alert: Racing to Control Antimicrobial Resistant Candida auris and Waste Using UVC LED Technology

Global Health Alert: Racing to Control Antimicrobial Resistant Candida auris and Waste Using UVC LED Technology

Global Health Alert: Racing to Control Antimicrobial-Resistant Candida auris and Healthcare Waste Disinfection Using UVC LED Technology

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