Candida auris as an emerging threat in intensive care units: A single-center retrospective study

After the identification of <i>C. auris</i>, this institution implemented enhanced infection control measures, including contact isolation, environmental decontamination, and reinforcement of antifungal stewardship. Despite these interventions, delayed detection and limited access to reference susceptibility testing remained major challenges. These findings highlight the need for strengthened active surveillance, rapid diagnostic capacity, and standardized susceptibility testing to reduce nosocomial transmission and improve clinical outcomes in high-risk intensive care settings.