Assessment of Risk Factors for Acquiring Colonization With Candida Auris During an Outbreak in ICU.

Candida auris is unique when compared to other pathogenic fungi, as it spreads in the hospital rapidly. Therefore, it can cause healthcare-associated infections and outbreaks, it is resistant to antimicrobials and disinfectants and it is persisting on human skin and in the inanimate environment. There are few works listing factors found associated with candida auris candidemia, including longer CVC days, prior antibiotics, mechanical ventilation and longer ICU stay. Most of the research for candida auris risk factor doesn't differentiate colonization and infection, or, focuses on risk factors leading from colonization to infection. The study is aimed to assess the risk factors for acquiring candida auris skin colonization during an outbreak in an ICU.