C. auris is notorious for its ability to cause a range of infections, from superficial skin conditions to invasive diseases such as bloodstream infections, which can be life-threatening.
Recent CDC HICPAC revisions regarding SARS-CoV-2 control face criticism from the World Health Network and others due to alleged breaches in committee structure and erroneous infection control guidance, potentially impacting COVID-19 management and immunocompromised individuals in health care.