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Clinical and Microbiologic Characteristics of Candida auris Isolates at Grady Health System
Friday April 25, 2025 10:20am - 10:35am EDT
Athena B
Title: Clinical and Microbiologic Characteristics of Candida auris Isolates at Grady Health System   
 
Authors: Saira Mirza, PharmD; Joseph Corbino, PharmD, MSc; Shreena Advani, PharmD; Joseph Torrisi, PharmD; Sheetal Kandiah, MD, MPH; Susan M. Ray, MD 
 
Objective: The objective of this study was to identify risk factors associated with increased mortality among admitted individuals with pathogenic cultures for Candida auris and assess sensitivities to currently recommended antifungal agents. 
 
Self-Assessment Question: What was a significant risk factor contributing to mortality in this study? 
 
Background: First isolated in 2009 from the ear canal of Japanese individuals, Candida auris has quickly emerged as an important pathogen of worldwide concern. C. auris, similar to other 
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Laura Schalliol

Residency Program Director, South College School of Pharmacy
Friday April 25, 2025 10:20am - 10:35am EDT
Athena B
  Infectious Disease (ID), Grady Memorial Hospital
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