Improving Consistency and Accuracy: A Novel C. auris Colonization Screening Strategy Using a Nares + Hands Composite Swab
Background: Candida auris is often identified in healthcare settings through bilateral composite of axilla/groin skin swabs screening. Re-screening the same patient has demonstrated inconsistent results over time, complicating the understanding of longitudinal colonization and limiting confidence in...
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Main Authors: | Luisa Lopez Cano (Author), Sebastian Arenas (Author), Adriana Jimenez (Author), Meghan Lyman (Author), Anastasia Litvintseva (Author), Bhavarth Shukla (Author), Joe Sexton (Author) |
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Cambridge University Press,
2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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