Free-living amoebae infections in humans in South Africa, 1996-2023

surveillance can result in the further emergence of these potentially dangerous pathogens.This patient is for follow up at multiple healthcare facilities and so optimal IPC and surveillance are critical. Conclusion:The C. auris identified in our case was shown to be very sensitive in comparison to other healthcare facilities.None the less, its identification highlights the potential threat that this poses to IPC therefore the need for active surveillance.