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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2026

Comparison of candidemia caused by Candida auris and non-auris Candida spp.: a retrospective cohort study on clinical characteristics, risk factors, and antifungal resistance profiles.

Ramazan Korkusuz, Selda Kömeç, Esin Çevik, Alev Öztaş, Özlem Altuntaş Aydın, Onur Özalp, Gülçin Hilal Alay

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Ramazan KorkusuzInfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye. ramazankorkusuz@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9988-9596
Selda KömeçMedical Microbiology Laboratory, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6726-0048
Esin ÇevikInfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7030-629X
Alev ÖztaşDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8423-6824
Özlem Altuntaş AydınInfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8035-1385
Onur ÖzalpInfectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4284-2225
Gülçin Hilal AlayDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9259-9249

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introductionCandida auris has emerged as a significant global health threat due to its resistance to multiple antifungal agents and its prominent role in healthcare-associated infections. This study aims to compare the clinical characteristics, risk factors, antifungal resistance profiles, and mortality rates of candidemia caused by C. auris and non-auris Candida spp. (NACS). MATERIALS AND

methodsThis retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital from 2021 to 2024. Patients aged 18 years and older with positive blood cultures for Candida spp. were included. Demographic data, comorbidities, risk factors, mortality rates, and treatment protocols were analyzed.

resultsA total of 1,088 candidemia cases were included in the study (C. auris: 126 cases, NACS: 962 cases). The length of hospital stay was significantly longer in the C. auris group compared to the NACS group (50.98 ± 38.79 vs. 33.05 ± 25.57 days, p < 0.001). Independent risk factors for C. auris candidemia included longer hospitalization before candidemia (OR 1.01, 95% CI 1.01-1.02, p < 0.001), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR 1.89, 95% CI 1.07-3.31, p = 0.026), prior antifungal use within 30 days (OR 1.92, 95% CI 1.22-3.03, p = 0.005), and ICU admission (OR 2.08, 95% CI 1.10-3.92, p = 0.023). Antifungal resistance rates among C. auris isolates were 96.49% for fluconazole, 72.81% for amphotericin B, and 25.89% for caspofungin. The 30-day mortality rate was lower in the C. auris group (48.4%) compared to the NACS group (60.2%) (p = 0.012).

conclusionAlthough crude 30-day mortality was lower in the C. auris group, adjusted analysis showed comparable 30-day mortality between the C. auris and NACS groups. These findings highlight the increasing clinical burden of C. auris and support accurate species identification, local antifungal susceptibility surveillance, and rigorous infection-control measures. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Antifungal AgentsCandidaCandida aurisCandidemiaDrug Resistance, FungalAgedFemaleHumansMaleMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAntifungal AgentsAntifungal resistanceCandida aurisCandida spp.CandidemiaMortality

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