Nosocomial Fungal Infections: Epidemiology, Control Strategies, and Prevention of Candida and Other Yeasts.

Invasive candidiasis is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections, often linked to invasive devices, immunosuppression, and environmental contamination. Conventional culture-based diagnostics lack sensitivity, making advanced nonculture-based methods essential for accurate detection. Prevention requires stringent infection control practices and antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients. Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant pathogen, poses significant challenges due to its potential for nosocomial outbreaks. Active surveillance and rigorous infection prevention measures are critical for early detection and containment of transmission in health care settings.