Ep. 45 - "Fungus Like a Bacteria": Understanding Candida Auris with Deborah Milito

On this episode, we welcome back Deborah Milito, director of clinical and consultant services for Diamond’s long-term care division, to talk about the threat of candida auris. Since first appearing in Japan in 2009, this drug-resistant fungus has showed up around the world and poses a threat to the sickest of the sick, especially in places like skilled nursing facilities. Deborah gives us the rundown on c.auris - why it’s deadly, how it resists drugs, and what providers can do to protect patients. If you’re not very familiar with c.auris, this podcast is an easy-listening primer. Mentioned in the show/futher reading: "List K: Antimicrobial Products Registered with EPA for Claims Against Clostridium difficile Spores" : https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-k-antimicrobial-products-registered-epa-claims-against-clostridium "List P: Antimicrobial Products Registered with EPA for Claims Against Candida Auris" https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-p-antimicrobial-products-registered-epa-claims-against-candida-auris Intro and outro music by Coma-Media.