Novel ERG11 and TAC1b Mutations Associated with Azole Resistance in Candida auris

Candida auris is a novel Candida species that has spread in all continents, causing nosocomial outbreaks of invasive candidiasis. C. auris has the ability to develop resistance to all antifungal drug classes. Notably, many C. auris isolates are resistant to the azole drug fluconazole, a standard therapy for invasive candidiasis.