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Candida auris, screening in New Hampshire

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What is Candida auris, screening?

Candida auris was first identified in 2009 from an ear canal discharge in Japan. Since its discovery, it has rapidly spread globally, emerging on multiple continents. Its ability to cause outbreaks, persist in healthcare environments, and exhibit multi-drug resistance has made it a significant global health concern.

Symptoms

Fever and chills: Especially if not improving after antibiotic treatment for suspected bacterial infections.
Sepsis-like symptoms: If the infection spreads to the bloodstream, patients may show signs of severe systemic infection.
Site-specific symptoms: Pain or discharge for wound or ear infections; urinary symptoms for bladder infections.
Note: There are no unique symptoms for *Candida auris*, making lab testing essential for diagnosis.

Transmission

*Candida auris* primarily spreads in healthcare settings through direct contact with infected or colonized patients, or indirectly via contaminated environmental surfaces and shared medical equipment. It does not spread through the air. The yeast can colonize a patient's skin and other body sites without causing symptoms, making silent transmission possible.

Contagious Period: Varies by disease

Prevention

Strict hand hygiene: Healthcare workers and visitors must clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based rub.
Contact precautions: Use of gowns and gloves when interacting with infected or colonized patients in healthcare settings.
Thorough environmental cleaning: Meticulous disinfection of patient rooms and medical equipment with specific products.
Prompt identification and isolation: Screening and isolating patients at high risk or those already colonized/infected to prevent spread.
Antimicrobial stewardship: Judicious use of antibiotics and antifungals to reduce resistance.

New Hampshire Health Resources

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Whether you live in New Hampshire or are traveling there, knowing the symptoms, timeline, and when to seek care helps you act quickly if exposure occurs.

When to Seek Care

Seek care if you experience severe dehydration, bloody stools, high fever, or symptoms lasting more than 3 days. Children under 5, adults over 65, and immunocompromised individuals should seek care earlier.

Emergency symptoms: Severe dehydration, inability to keep fluids down for 12 or more hours, or neurological symptoms require emergency care.

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Medically Reviewed Content

Disease information on Virus Watcher is reviewed by our Chief Epidemiologist, a former CDC lead analyst for FluSight forecasting. Outbreak data is aggregated from verified sources including BEACON, ProMED, WHO, CDC, and 50+ national health agencies. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice.

Last reviewed: 2026-07-18

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