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Wastewater intelligence predicts the emergence of clinically-relevant and drug-resistant Candidozyma auris at healthcare facilities.
Nature communications - 18 Apr 2026
Chang Ching-Lan, Moshi Michael A, Nguyen Quang-Huy, Oh Junghun, Nguyen Ha, Paranjape Pratik, Abushanab Mohammed, Tang Austin J, Itorralba Jose Yani, Massic Lauryn, Khan Eakalak, Lockett Cassius, Kan Horng-Yuan, Pandori Mark, Gerrity Daniel, Vo Van, Nguyen Tin, Hess David, Oh Edwin C
Abstract excerpt
The rapid evolution of antifungal resistance in Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris) presents significant challenges for conventional public health surveillance methods, particularly in detecting emergent and highly transmissible drug-resistant variants. Here, using wastewater-based epidemiology tools initially developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, we implement a high-resolution, facility-level early...
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