Acinetobacter baumannii and Candida auris Are Becoming Common in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Acinetobacter baumannii and Candida auris are two emerging multidrug-resistant pathogens that are primarily found in health care settings, particularly in mechanically ventilated patients. Both organisms have limited treatment options and have been identified as urgent health concerns by CDC and the WHO.

New evidence suggests these two pathogens may be f…