Candida auris (C. auris) infection prevention and control
C. auris is a fungus that can cause invasive infections. It is different from other types of fungal infection in that it can be extremely hard to treat due to its resistance to multiple types of anti-fungal medication and it survives for prolonged periods of time in a health care environment. It is especially dangerous in health settings that have high acuity and immune compromised patients such as intensive care units, neonatology and cancer care units.
C. auris has been isolated in health care settings across the world and is now emerging in Australia. To date most cases in Australia have been identified in persons who have been admitted and received hospital treatment from an overseas hospital in the last 12 months. Refer to the Infection prevention and control guideline for information regarding best practice for the management and prevention of C. auris infection, colonisation and cleaning.
As new information becomes available, this page will be updated.
Infection prevention and control guideline
This guideline contains current best evidence information for acute care facilities with special considerations for residential care facilities.
- Guideline—Infection prevention and control of Candida auris (PDF, 103KB)
- Appendix 1 - Candida auris - Quick reference guide (PDF 102 kB)
- Appendix 2 - Candida auris - Screening and collection instructions (PDF 365 kB)
Queensland Health fact sheets
- Candida auris Healthcare workers fact sheet (PDF, 262KB)
- Candida auris Health Conditions Directory
- Candida auris patient information (PDF 118 kB)