Cluster of Candida auris cases confirmed in Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital
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The spokesperson for Hong Kong Buddhist Hospital (HKBH) made the following announcement today (September 17):
A 69-year-old male patient in a medicine and geriatrics ward of HKBH was confirmed to carry Candida auris on September 9. In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, HKBH conducted contact tracing and found two more male patients (aged 86 and 101) in the same ward carrying Candida auris without signs of infection. All three patients are now being treated in isolation, and are in stable condition.
The ward concerned has adopted the following enhanced infection control measures:
- enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures;
- application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene of staff and patients; and
- thorough cleaning and disinfection of the ward concerned.
The hospital will continue the enhanced infection control measures and closely monitor the situation of the ward concerned. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.
Ends/Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:10
Issued at HKT 18:10
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