An inconspicuous identification: Isolation and identification of a novel Pichia species presenting as fungemia following cardiac surgery.
Publication Title
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2024
Keywords
alaska; pamc
Abstract
Fungemia is common in critically ill patient populations, and is associated with a high rate of mortality, especially when caused by nonalbicans Candida species. Herein, we describe a fatal case of fungemia following cardiothoracic surgery in which the organism, initially identified as Candida inconspicua, represents a novel species: Pichia alaskaensis.
Clinical Institute
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty
Cardiology
Specialty
Surgery
Specialty
Pharmacy
Recommended Citation
Caldwell, Allorie T; Gabaldón, Toni; Mixão, Verónica; Wengenack, Nancy L; Westley, Benjamin P; and Stevens, Ryan W, "An inconspicuous identification: Isolation and identification of a novel Pichia species presenting as fungemia following cardiac surgery." (2024). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 8792.
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