Publications by authors named "Bushra Binte Shaik Ismail"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates three unusual isolates of the fungal pathogen Candida auris found in Singapore, aiming to determine if they represent a new and distinct clade from the known clades (I-V).
- Through whole-genome sequencing and antifungal susceptibility testing, researchers found that the isolates were genetically separated from existing clades by a significant number of single nucleotide polymorphisms and had unique genetic characteristics.
- The findings suggest these isolates are a novel clade, referred to as clade VI, highlighting an emerging public health concern due to their resistance patterns and potential for increased transmission.
Background: In the current COVID-19 pandemic, aggressive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures have been adopted to prevent health care-associated transmission of COVID-19. We evaluated the impact of a multimodal IPC strategy originally designed for the containment of COVID-19 on the rates of other hospital-acquired-infections (HAIs).
Methodology: From February-August 2020, a multimodal IPC strategy was implemented across a large health care campus in Singapore, comprising improved segregation of patients with respiratory symptoms, universal masking and heightened adherence to Standard Precautions.