Major cost drivers of C. auris transmission events and the role of fecal containment in mitigating downstream expense.

Table 3: Major cost drivers of C. auris transmission events and the role of fecal containment in mitigating downstream expense.

Cost driver	Reported range (USD)	Reference
Total cost per C. auris case (treatment + containment)	$40,000 - $100,000	Published estimates
Echinocandin antifungal therapy (14-21 days)	$2,000 - $6,000	[13]
Temporary room closure (per day, lost bed revenue)	$2,000 - $4,000	Hospital operations
Terminal room cleaning (per event)	$1,500 - $3,500	Hospital operations
Extra nursing hours per day (high-acuity unit)	6 - 12 hours	Hospital operations
Cost per IAD case	$22,832	[14]
Cost per HAPI case (by stage)	$2,100 - $21,000+	[15]
Facility-wide outbreak control cost	$1M - $3M	Published estimates

Cost ranges represent published estimates and U.S. hospital operational benchmarks. Real-world figures vary by case severity, geographic region, and institutional accounting practices.