Table 1 Description of the Global Quality Score Five-Point Scale Used to Evaluate Web Sites Containing Information on Candida auris infection

1

Poor quality, poor flow of the site, most information missing, not at all useful for patients

2

Generally poor quality and poor flow, some information listed but many important topics missing, of very limited use to patients

3

Moderate quality, sub-optimal flow, some important information is adequately discussed but others poorly discussed, somewhat useful for patients

4

Good quality and generally good flow, most of the relevant information is listed,but some topics not covered, useful for patients

5

Excellent quality and excellent flow, very useful for patients