15-Minute test could speed up detection of dangerous hospital fungus

NCT ID NCT07253311

First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study evaluates a new rapid test that can detect Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that causes severe infections in hospitals, in about 15 minutes. Researchers will compare the test's accuracy to standard lab methods using samples from 554 patients. No extra samples are needed from patients, and the test aims to help control outbreaks by speeding up diagnosis.

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