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Candidozyma auris in England: biannual epidemiological commentaries
Six-monthly epidemiological reports of Candidozyma auris in England.
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Candidozyma auris (C. auris) is a species of yeast which was designated as a critical priority fungal pathogen by the World Health Organization in 2022. It was first discovered in 2009 and has since been detected globally. C. auris has been detected in the UK and has caused outbreaks in hospitals in England.
UKHSA is publishing 6-monthly reports on detections of C. auris in England, describing case numbers, population demographics and geographic location.
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Published 31 July 2025