Emerging strategies for environmental decontamination of the nosocomial fungal pathogen .

is a recently emerged multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections to the human population worldwide. Recent rampant outbreaks of in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, together with outbreaks in over 45 countries, highlight its threat to patients and healthcare economies. Unlike other pathogenic species, is capable of surviving in abiotic surfaces of healthcare facilities for prolonged periods, leading to increased risk of transmission within nosocomial settings. is resistant to multiple classes of antifungal agents, forms dry biofilms and transmits independently to regional epicentres, making its eradication from nosocomial environment arduous. The lack of strategies for environmental decontamination of from nosocomial settings is evident from the generic guidance and recommendations provided by leading global healthcare bodies. Therefore, this minireview discusses the current guidelines for environmental decontamination of and compounds and strategies currently under investigation for potential future use. While established guidelines recommend the use of products mainly consisting of sodium hypochlorite and hydrogen peroxide, initial works have been reported on the promising anti- properties of various other compounds and some biocompatible alternatives. Further validation of these approaches, coupled up with environmentally friendly decontamination protocols, are warranted to achieve superior elimination of from healthcare settings.