ABSTRACT
Background:Candida auris (C. auris) has been identified as an emerging pathogen of interest in healthcare settings. Its resistance to antimicrobials, high mortality rates, ability to persist in the environment and increasing instances of outbreaks in healthcare settings constitute major concerns among healthcare practitioners across the globe. To address concerns regarding preventing transmission of C. auris, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) conducted a literature review to inform guidance for the infection prevention and control of C. auris in hospitals and long-term care facilities (LTC).