Efficacy of 23 commonly used liquid disinfectants against Candida auris isolates from the 4 major clades

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2024 Jan;45(1):127-131. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.157. Epub 2023 Aug 2.

Abstract

We tested the effectiveness of 23 disinfectants used in healthcare facilities against isolates from the 4 major clades of Candida auris. Sporicidal disinfectants were consistently effective, whereas quaternary-ammonium disinfectants had limited activity. Quaternary-ammonium-alcohol and hydrogen-peroxide-based disinfectants varied in effectiveness against C. auris.

MeSH terms

  • Ammonium Compounds*
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
  • Candida
  • Candida auris
  • Disinfectants* / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Ammonium Compounds
  • Antifungal Agents