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PLoS Pathog April 2023 PMID 37053164

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris.

Ayorinde B Akinbobola, Ryan Kean, Syed Manzoor Ahmed Hanifi, Richard S Quilliam

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Peak: 23 in Apr 2023
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The posts consistently highlight Candida auris as a hidden pandemic with phrases like 'threat for all humans' and mention of 'climate change' as a promoter, indicating a high level of concern. Multiple posts reference official health warnings from organizations like CDC and ECDC, which emphasizes the seriousness and potential impact of the publication on public health policy and awareness.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions emphasize the serious threat posed by Candida auris and support the need for urgent attention, indicating strong agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high curiosity about environmental and health implications, with repeated references to the threat levels and climate change links.

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Some discussions include calls for action and references to health organizations, reflecting active engagement, though many are more declarative.

ImpactHigh impact

The widespread sharing and emphasis from authoritative agencies suggest these discussions are raising significant awareness about a potential public health crisis.

Abstract in brief

  • Candida auris is a newly recognized pathogenic yeast with ambiguous environmental origins and transmission pathways, raising concerns for public health.
  • It has adaptations for surviving increased temperatures, potentially tied to climate change, suggesting it may be the first human fungal pathogen emerging from such environmental shifts.
  • The release of antifungal chemicals into nature likely contributes to drug-resistant strains, highlighting the need to study C. auris's environmental behavior and the impact of climate change and pollution on its spread.
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Jacquomo
@JacquesMeis · X

Where do you hide yourself Candida auris? Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris https://t.co/Hqq8ol0Wza

Apr 16, 2023 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 1,699 followers View post →
Mycology Reference Centre Manchester
@MycologyRefManc · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/tOZBazRkvH

Apr 17, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 4,323 followers View post →
British Society for Medical Mycology
@BritSocMedMyc · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/wrPksq32Ef

Apr 17, 2023 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 2,373 followers View post →
ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG)
@efisg_escmid · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/qfc2bk5jse

Apr 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 6 shares · 2,006 followers View post →
IPAC Canada
@IPACCanada · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris #CAuris #IPAC https://t.co/L9ThfoT6yt

Oct 17, 2023 · 1 like · 3,860 followers View post →
Dr.med. Bernd Kynast
@DrKynast · X

#OpenAccess #CandidaAuris - hidden pandemic below radar since years - has become a threat for all humans babies to nursery -some evidence #climatechange promoter-one after another #hurdle of evolutionary human defense falls - next: first #airborne evidence https://t.co/UgUU7JW2X3

May 2, 2023 · 1 like · 3,017 followers View post →

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IPAC Canada
@IPACCanada · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris #CAuris #IPAC https://t.co/L9ThfoT6yt

Oct 17, 2023 · 1 like · 3,860 followers View post →
IPAC Canada
@IPACCanada · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris #CandidaAuris #AMR https://t.co/L9ThfoT6yt

Jul 6, 2023 · 3,860 followers View post →
Dr.med. Bernd Kynast
@DrKynast · X

#OpenAccess #CandidaAuris - hidden pandemic below radar since years - has become a threat for all humans babies to nursery -some evidence #climatechange promoter-one after another #hurdle of evolutionary human defense falls - next: first #airborne evidence https://t.co/UgUU7JVv7v

May 2, 2023 · 1 like · 3,017 followers View post →
Dr.med. Bernd Kynast
@DrKynast · X

#OpenAccess #CandidaAuris - hidden pandemic below radar since years - has become a threat for all humans babies to nursery -some evidence #climatechange promoter-one after another #hurdle of evolutionary human defense falls - next: first #airborne evidence https://t.co/UgUU7JW2X3

May 2, 2023 · 1 like · 3,017 followers View post →
Vera Papp
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Heather McEwen
@HeatherMcEwen3 · X

RT @efisg_escmid: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/qfc2bk5jse

Apr 17, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,404 followers View post →
Robert Arkowitz
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RT @BritSocMedMyc: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/wrPksq32Ef

Apr 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 285 followers View post →
Halyna Filonenko
@HFilonenko · X

RT @BritSocMedMyc: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/wrPksq32Ef

Apr 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 38 followers View post →
Soniajk
@jakeline_sonia · X

RT @efisg_escmid: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/qfc2bk5jse

Apr 17, 2023 · 6 shares · 54 followers View post →
GermanCucumberCT24
@GermanCucumber1 · X

"The CDC and the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) have both declared C. auris an urgent health threat that needs a prompt and vigorous response" Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris https://t.co/uiVr7w6pUm

Apr 17, 2023 · 795 followers View post →
rizkipradipta
@rizkipradipta · X

RT @BritSocMedMyc: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/wrPksq32Ef

Apr 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 251 followers View post →
Dr. Ayo Akinbobola
@Ayobobola1 · X

RT @MycologyRefManc: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/tOZBazRkvH

Apr 17, 2023 · 2 shares · 74 followers View post →
Dr. Ayo Akinbobola
@Ayobobola1 · X

RT @efisg_escmid: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/qfc2bk5jse

Apr 17, 2023 · 6 shares · 74 followers View post →
Dr. Ayo Akinbobola
@Ayobobola1 · X

RT @BritSocMedMyc: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/wrPksq32Ef

Apr 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 74 followers View post →
Alexandre Alanio
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RT @efisg_escmid: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/qfc2bk5jse

Apr 17, 2023 · 6 shares · 591 followers View post →
MMSN
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RT @MycologyRefManc: Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/tOZBazRkvH

Apr 17, 2023 · 2 shares · 763 followers View post →
British Society for Medical Mycology
@BritSocMedMyc · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/wrPksq32Ef

Apr 17, 2023 · 10 likes · 5 shares · 2,373 followers View post →
ESCMID Fungal Infection Study Group (EFISG)
@efisg_escmid · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/qfc2bk5jse

Apr 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 6 shares · 2,006 followers View post →
Mycology Reference Centre Manchester
@MycologyRefManc · X

Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris | PLOS Pathogens https://t.co/tOZBazRkvH

Apr 17, 2023 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 4,323 followers View post →
Andrea McBeth
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Simone Nouér
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Giuseppe Ferrara
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Léo Brochon
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Vivek Mutalik
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Jacquomo
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Where do you hide yourself Candida auris? Environmental reservoirs of the drug-resistant pathogenic yeast Candida auris https://t.co/Hqq8ol0Wza

Apr 16, 2023 · 20 likes · 8 shares · 1,699 followers View post →
Candida Papers
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