Emergence of Candida (Candidozyma) auris in Minas Gerais, Brazil: Genomic Surveillance to Guide Rapid Public Health Responses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Candida (Candidozyma) auris is an emerging yeast that poses a significant global health threat due to its multidrug resistance and ability to cause healthcare-associated outbreaks. Genomic surveillance is essential for monitoring spread, transmission and antifungal resistance.

Objectives

To report the first identification and genomic characterisation of C. auris in the state of Minas Gerais, Southeast Brazil, and to investigate the genetic origin and diversity, resistance-associated mutations, and potential transmission dynamics during a hospital outbreak.

Methods

Eight C. auris isolates were collected during a hospital outbreak in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, including clinical samples from patients and environmental samples from surfaces in the I

SUBMITTER: Tome LMR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12869350 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature