Emergence of Candida auris in Minas Gerais, Brazil: Genomic Surveillance to inform Rapid Public Health Responses

bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Dec 16:2024.12.13.627932. doi: 10.1101/2024.12.13.627932.

Abstract

Candida auris poses a significant global health threat due to its multidrug-resistance and outbreak potential. In this study, we report its emergence in Minas Gerais, Brazil, supported by genomic surveillance that identified Clade-IV isolates, suggested a potential introduction from Colombia, and detected a missense mutation associated with azole resistance.

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