Dr Barantsevich and colleagues describe a series of 49 trauma patients at an ICU in Moscow from whom Candida auris was isolated. Fluconazole resistance was widespread. However, no isolates were recovered by monthly swabbing of the hospital environment, healthcare workers’ hands and devices.
Candida africana in recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis patients
Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) is a condition which, though not linked to mortality, can cause complications and significant psychological, physical and monetary costs.