Candida auris is a fungal pathogen that has emerged as a serious global health threat in recent years. First identified in 2009, Candida auris has caused outbreaks and infections in over 30 countries, with mortality rates as high as 60%.

This fungus is highly resistant to antifungal medications and can survive on surfaces for prolonged periods, making it difficult to control. Keeping all that in mind, let’s now explore what disinfectants can kill it, how it is transmitted, and its symptoms.

What disinfectant kills Candida auris?

One of the most concerning aspects of Candida auris is its resistance to antifungal medications. In many cases, the fungus is resistant to multiple types of antifungal drugs, making treatment extremely difficult.

This resistance is due to several factors, including genetic mutations and the ability of the fungus to form biofilms, which protect it from antifungal agents. To control the spread of Candida auris, it is essential to use effective disinfectants that have been specifically tested and approved for the fungus.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a disinfectant containing either chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or quaternary ammonium compounds (quat) can effectively kill Candida auris on surfaces.

However, not all formulations of these disinfectants are effective against the fungus, so it is important to use disinfectants that have been specifically tested and approved for Candida auris. It is important to note that disinfectants alone cannot control the spread of Candida auris.

Healthcare providers and the general public must also take precautions to prevent the transmission of this fungus, such as practicing good hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfecting surfaces regularly.

How is Candida auris transmitted?

Candida auris can be transmitted from person to person through contact with contaminated surfaces, medical equipment, or the hands of healthcare workers. The fungus can also spread through the air in healthcare settings.

In healthcare facilities, patients with Candida auris infections should be isolated in single rooms with dedicated equipment to prevent the spread of the fungus to other patients.

Healthcare workers should also use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for patients with Candida auris infections. In addition, healthcare facilities should implement environmental cleaning and disinfection protocols to reduce the risk of transmission.

Visual representation of a person holding Candida auris using safety measures (Photo: Health)

This includes cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces such as bed rails, doorknobs, and light switches. The general public can also take precautions to prevent the transmission of Candida auris.

This includes practicing good hand hygiene by washing hands frequently with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It is also important to clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, especially in public areas such as schools and gyms.

Symptoms of Candida auris

The symptoms of Candida auris can vary depending on the location of the infection. Infections in the bloodstream can cause fever, chills, and low blood pressure, while infections in the ear can cause pain, redness, and discharge.

Visual representation of markers of Candida auris (Photo: Verywell / Laura Porter)

Infections in the eye can cause redness, pain, and vision loss, while skin infections can cause redness, itching, and rash. In some cases, Candida auris infections may not produce any symptoms, making it difficult to detect and control the spread of the fungus.

This is particularly concerning in healthcare settings, where patients with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of infection. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent the spread of Candida auris and improve patient outcomes.

American actress Haley Lu Richardson was rumored to be dating her Five Feet Apart co-star Cole Sprouse.

Richardson and Sprouse co-starred in the 2019 romantic drama Five Feet Apart as cystic fibrosis patients who are unable to get closer than a few feet apart due to the dangers of cross-infection with another person with the disorder, which could be deadly.

Despite their inability to physically touch, the two fell in love with each other. After witnessing their on-screen chemistry, people began to wonder if they were a real-life couple.

Are Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse in a relationship?

Richardson and Sprouse were spotted having dinner with some other friends on May 27, 2022, in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood.

Sprouse was later seen snuggling up to the actress, who flashed her trademark smile while wearing large round-frame glasses. She was dressed in a brown leather jacket with beaded necklaces around her neck. Sprouse also hugged and kissed her on her forehead. 

Even though Richardson and Sprouse were spotted together in several public places, they haven’t confirmed their relationship.

However, the Five Feet Apart actress has shared her experiences working with Sprouse.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Richardson said, “Sprouse is really smart and artistic in a genuine way, not in an artsy way. He’s an actual artist. I appreciated that about working with him because we were serious about these characters and wanted to do the best with them and do it in a grounded artful way. I was surprised by that with him.”

Inside Haley Lu Richardson’s dating life 

Richardson and Brett Dier met in 2012 while filming Ravenswood in New Orleans, and they hit it off right away. As sparks flew, the two quickly realized how much they had in common and began dating.

Over time, the two developed a close relationship based on trust and love, and they got engaged in 2019. However, Dier and Richardson stopped showing up on each other’s social media sites after nine years together.

Haley Lu Richardson and Brett Dier split up after nine years together. (Source: Instagram)

Later, on November 1, 2022, Richardson finally revealed the news on her Instagram page, admitting that she was finally ready to go public with the breakup.

She wrote, “Hey guys. This is Brett and me. We separated two years ago. But life continues, and we are both existing and doing pretty well. We shared an exceptional chunk of our lives. I’m so glad to have had the last couple of years to heal and grow without internet knowledge, but we wanted to share it and move on now. Love yourselves! Life is life, babies!”

Furthermore, the actress was rumored to be dating Evan Peters after the two were seen together at the 29th SAG Awards on February 27, 2023.

Inside Cole Sprouse’s dating life 

Sprouse had a long-term relationship with co-star Lili Reinhart that ended in March 2020. He also had romantic relationships with several women, including Victoria Justice, Alyson Stoner, Sophie Oda, Erin Barr, Katelyn Pippy, Reia Silva, and others.

As of 2023, Sprouse is in a relationship with Ari Fournier. The actor praised his relationship with Fournier in a March 2023 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast.

He said, “The current relationship I’m in has woke me up to what real compatibility and trust look like in a way that I have never had before. It’s been two years and some change and it’s felt like a week… It’s been incredible. I’ve never experienced this level of compatibility and it’s made me look back on my youth and go.”

Anuel AA and his wife, Yailin la Mas Viral, had a very happening year in 2022.

Their relationship hit many milestones —  they got engaged, married, and announced that they were pregnant with their baby daughter.

There were even rumors of a divorce two months later. But it seems like their happiness has not continued as of 2023. 

This is because Aneul AA confirmed that the pair had split and parted ways for good on his Instagram Live.

Anuel AA’s break up with Yailin la Mas Viral

Anuel AA took to Instagram Live to announce that he was no longer in a relationship with his girlfriend. He went live early morning on February 9, 2023, and explained the reasons for their split.

Despite all of their wonderful times together, the couple decided to end their relationship. Anuel stated that he and his wife were no longer together due to life problems.

He expressed sadness about how the couple had to split when Mas Viral was pregnant with their daughter. Anuel AA shared the sentiment and claimed it would be nice to have a family together, but unfortunately, it was not possible.

He does not, however, intend to create a circus out of the separation. The singer urged everyone to support his former partner in her musical endeavors instead.

He said, “Me and Yailín are no longer together because of things in life. We are not going to make a circus of why and why not. Dominican Republic support her, she is working hard on her music. You know how she was and the change she has given.”

He also talked about his relationship and said how people tried to damage their names. Regardless of the divorce and split, he continued to focus on how his fans and followers should support Mas Viral.

He noted how hard-working she was and people should be showing their love and support to his former wife. He said, “But really, people should support her. She’s hard-working, she’s going to be a mother, and she’s fought alone for her family. I’m not with her but she’s still the mother of my daughter.”

Moreover, Aneul AA pointed out that the divorce with Mas Viral was not going to stop him from being there for their baby daughter. At the time of the breakup, their daughter was not born.

However, the singer assured his fans and followers that he would raise her and was responsible for his daughter. He said, “I’m going to take care of her, and she’s going to be mine,” he added. “She’s going to live like a queen because her dad is a king.” 

Anuel AA was present during the birth of his baby daughter

True to his words, Anuel AA was there for his former girlfriend when she was pregnant despite their split. Similarly, he was present during the birth of their baby daughter.

Mas Viral took to Instagram to post a picture of himself and Mas Viral in the hospital with their child on March 14, 2023. She revealed the name of his daughter —  Cattleya —  and called her her little princess.

Anuel AA was there for his former wife, Yailin la Mas Viral, when she gave birth to their baby daughter, despite their split and alleged divorce. (Source: Instagram)

In a lengthy caption, she gushed about how much the pair loved their daughter and how Cattleya changed their lives forever. She called her a blessing from God and noted how she filled them with love and hope.

She wrote, “You have stolen our hearts with your smile and your tiny hands. Every time we look at you, we feel an indescribable emotion, a mixture of happiness, gratitude, and admiration.”

She also promised that she would always be there for his “little miracle.” Mas Viral gushed about how the duo was excited to see their baby “grow strong and brave, full of love and happiness.”

She wrote, “We want you to know that we will always be here for you, to hug you, to laugh with you, to comfort you in difficult times, and to celebrate your successes.”

She ended her caption by calling his baby a blessing and how much the two loved her, with all their heart, and revealed their daughter’s Instagram —  @cattleyagazmeyg.