Can a nasal swab stop a superbug? new trial aims to find out
Disease control
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This study tests whether a 5-day course of a nasal antiseptic (povidone iodine) can reduce or eliminate Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, from the nose of colonized patients. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with a history of C. auris colonization or infection. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mary K Hayden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC