<i>Candida auris</i> colonization and bloodstream infection in selected intensive care units of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

<i>Candida auris</i> is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungus that poses a serious global health threat, especially in critical care settings. It can live on the skin without causing illness (colonization) but can also enter the bloodstream and cause severe infections that are difficult to treat and often deadly. Intensive care units (ICUs) are particularly vulnerable because patients are critically ill, frequently receive broad-spectrum antimicrobials, and undergo invasive procedures. In Bangladesh, where surveillance data are limited, understanding the burden of <i>C. auris</i> colonization and infection is crucial for guiding prevention and treatment strategies. Our study provides important evidence from ICUs in Dhaka city, highlighting the presence and clinical impact of this pathogen. By identifying its role in bloodstream infections and documenting colonization rates, this work underscores the urgent need for improved infection prevention practices, antifungal stewardship, and laboratory capacity to control the spread of <i>C. auris</i> in resource-limited settings.