Growth phase influences virulence in Candidozyma auris systemic infection models

Jan 6, 2026

MCIDT affiliate Teresa O’Meara and trainees Dr. Michael McFadden, Juliet Anku, and Dr. Faith A. Davis compared log and stationary growth phases of Candidozyma auris in mice and found more rapid mortality from high dose systemic log-phase infections.

Key Terms: Candida; bloodstream infections; mouse models; pathogenesis