Candidaemia

What is Candidaemia? 

Candidaemia is a bloodstream infection caused by a yeast known as Candida. It is commonly seen in hospital inpatients. There are over hundred different types of Candida, but only a few cause infections in humans. The most common causes of candidaemia are Candida albicans, Candida krusei, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis, Candida parapsilosis and Candida auris. C. auris is an emerging cause of serious Candida infections worldwide and is particularly concerning due to its frequent resistance to common antifungals and its ability to spread easily between people.