Authors: Sanna Salam, Almeet Kaur, Nimra Qasim, Ettiman Kaur.
Out of 150 described candida species, 10% are known to cause infections in Humans. Candida albicans was the most common cause of invasive candidiasis but according to the CDC the total number of confirmed cases of candida Auris in the duration of (September 2020 -august 2021) total of 3043 in USA and become superbug and becomes emerging multidrug resistant infection.
Candida Auris was first described in a Japanese patient in 2009, after being isolated from external ear canal. This species is associated mostly with hospital environment, where it can survive on different surfaces for long periods. C. Auris has been associated with multiple outbreaks throughout the world. It is multidrug resistant and is considered as one of the most serious emerging pathogens of public health importance. Candida Auris infection incidence is significantly higher in the patients with primary or acquired immunosuppression. It can cause infection in all age groups with, most of reported cases isolating Candida Auris from blood and other deep-seated site of injection. We presented the case report of infective endocarditis caused by candida Arius and helps to provide more awareness that earlier intervention might reduce mortality and morbidity.
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