Whole-genome sequencing confirms a persistent candidaemia clonal outbreak due to multidrug-resistant Candida parapsilosis.
Farnaz DaneshniaSüleyha Hilmioğlu-PolatMacit IlkitDiego FuentesLisa LombardiUlrike BinderJakob SchelerFerry HagenMichael K MansourGeraldine ButlerCornelia Lass-FlörlToni GabaldonAmir ArastehfarPublished in: The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (2023)
Our study showcases the emergence of MDR-Cp isolates as a novel threat in clinical settings, which undermines the efficacy of the two most widely used antifungal drugs against candidiasis, leaving only LAMB as a last resort. Additionally, surveillance studies and WGS are warranted to effectively establish infection control and antifungal stewardship strategies.