Octenidine effectively reduces Candida auris colonisation on human skin

Octenidine effectively reduces Candida auris colonisation on human skin

Abstract Candidozyma (formerly Candida) auris (C. auris), a WHO critical priority pathogen known for its multi-drug resistance and strong skin tropism, is posing a significant health threat. This study evaluates the efficacy of commercial octenidine-based antiseptics in reducing C. auris colonisatio...

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Main Authors: Diana Cerbu, Saskia Seiser, Trinh Phan-Canh, Doris Moser, Christian Freystätter, Johannes Matiasek, Karl Kuchler, Adelheid Elbe-Bürger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Antiseptics
Human skin
Ex vivo model
Candidozyma auris (formerly Candida auris)
Antifungal stewardship
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11914-x
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