Nasal antiseptic shows promise against superbug fungus
Disease control
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This study tests whether a 5-day nasal wash with povidone iodine can reduce or eliminate Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, from the nose of colonized patients. About 120 adults with a history of C. auris will be randomly assigned to receive the nasal treatment or standard c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mary K Hayden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC