Candidozyma auris
Date issued: April 2025
For review: April 2027
Ref: A-665/AKR/Learning Disability Team/Candidozyma auris v2
PDF: Candidozyma auris.pdf [pdf] 328KB
What is Candidozyma auris?
Candidozyma is a fungus (yeast). Candidozyma lives on the skin and in the human body. There are different types of yeast infections. Thrush is one type of yeast infection but not the same as Candidozyma auris.
How did I get Candidozyma auris?
We do not always know why a patient has Candidozyma auris.
It can be passed on by:
-
Contaminating what is around us, which you touch.
-
Getting onto your clothes.
-
Person to person by the hands.
What happens if I have Candidozyma auris?
We will prescribe you antifungal medicine if you have an infection. If you are a carrier of Candidozyma auris (meaning you can pass it on) you will not need antifungal medicine.
How can we stop the spread?
Staff will wash their hands using soap and water or alcohol gel.
We are happy for you to ask if we have washed our hands.
Staff may be wearing an apron and gloves when giving care
You should be nursed in a single room.
We will keep a record on your notes about your Candidozyma auris.
What can you do?
Wash your hands with soap and water after going to the toilet, and before and after eating.
If you are nursed in a single room, follow the instructions given.
Do not touch any wounds, or medical devices you have.
What can you do?
-
Wash your hands with soap and water after going to the toilet, and before and after eating.
-
If you are nursed in a single room, follow the instructions given.
-
Do not touch any wounds, or medical devices you have.
Can I have visitors in hospital?
Visitors will normally be able to visit.
They must follow instructions from the staff.
Going home
Your GP will be told about your Candidozyma auris result.
What happens if I need to go back to hospital?
Please tell the staff about having Candidozyma auris or being a carrier of Candidozyma auris.
