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Public Health England (PHE) has said it is providing ongoing advice about infection control in hospitals and care homes, after an outbreak of the drug-resistant yeast infection Candida Auris (C.Auris), which has been ongoing since 2013.

Candida is an uncommon type of fungus that can cause a range of illnesses –
to date, it has only been seen in hospital patients.

In some cases, patients can have no symptoms – however, C.auris can lead to bloodstream, wound and ear infections.

C.auris is commonly resistant to first-line anti-fungal treatments – and can develop resistance to other classes of anti-fungal drugs.

PHE says that as a result, microbiologists need to do specific tests to identify the best treatment for each patient.

So far, no multi-drug resistant strains of Candida auris have been found in the UK.

Antimicrobial Resistance Section Head at PHE, Dr Berit Muller-Pebody, said:

“We are providing ongoing expert support and advice on additional infection control measures to limit the spread of Candida auris.

“Control measures introduced by the hospitals’ clinicians include screening of patients, isolation of those affected, enhanced hand hygiene, enhanced cleaning, temporary closure of the affected ward and deep cleaning of all affected areas.

“PHE has also informed microbiologists, acute NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers and infection control teams nationwide – providing key guidance in order to inform the identification and reporting of any new cases, provide advice on laboratory testing and patient management to help control any spread of C.auris.

“If a member of the public comes into contact with a patient who is carrying or is infected with C.auris, they should be protected by regular hand washing as a precautionary measure.”

Duncan Lewis Clinical Negligence Solicitors – No win no fee Medical Negligence Claims

Duncan Lewis personal injury solicitors can advise those who contract hospital-acquired infections or infections in care homes as a result of negligence on how to make a no win no fee claim for compensation, including claims involving:
• Candida auris
• Clostridium difficile
• Gastrointestinal infections (eg E.coli, Listeria, Salmonella)
• Legionnaire’s disease
• MRSA
• Sepsis.

Medical negligence claims have to be made within three years of diagnosis of illness by a doctor – children can make personal injury claims up to the age of 21.

Duncan Lewis can also advise on how to make a compensation claim for other forms of medical negligence, including cancer misdiagnosis, delays in treatment/referral, surgical errors, birth injuries and wrong medical treatment.

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