Papiliotrema laurentii fungemia in a premature, very low-birth-weight neonate in Kuwait successfully treated with liposomal amphotericin B - 29/05/21
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Abstract |
Papiliotrema laurentii (formerly Cryptococcus laurentii) and Papiliotrema albidus (formerly Cryptococcus albidus) are yeast-like environmental fungi which are largely considered as non-pathogenic to humans. However, invasive infections caused by P. laurentii have recently been reported in some patients with an impaired immune system. Here, we describe the first case of P. laurentii fungemia in a premature, very low-birth-weight neonate in Kuwait and the Middle East. Repeated bloodstream isolates were obtained and were tentatively identified as P. laurentii by Vitek 2 yeast identification system. The identification of the yeast isolates as P. laurentii was confirmed by PCR-sequencing of ribosomal DNA (rDNA). Antifungal susceptibility testing data showed that the isolates were susceptible to amphotericin B, fluconazole and voriconazole but appeared resistant to caspofungin. The baby was successfully treated with liposomal amphotericin B.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Papiliotrema laurentii, Fungemia, Very low-birth-weight neonate, Kuwait, Middle East
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Vol 31 - N° 2
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