Invasive Candida auris Complicating Influenza H1N1 in North Sharqiy-Oman

Abstract

Candida auris remain a major healthcare problem in intensive care units (ICU) as it is multidrug resistant and complicates an immunocompromised patient Our case is a 56-year-old gentleman admitted for H1N1 pneumonia and intubated, with prolonged antibiotics and imunocompromised status the patient develops Candida auris in blood and treated with anidulafungin. Conclusion the Candida auris is rare, which must be considered when treating patients with predisposing risk factors such as long hospital stays, and prolonged antibiotic therapy used prompt antifungal therapy should be considered.