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

Authors

Allorie T Caldwell, Department of Pharmacy, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, AK, USA.
Toni Gabaldón
Verónica Mixão
Nancy L Wengenack
Benjamin P Westley, Division of Infectious Disease, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, AK, USA.
Ryan W Stevens

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.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/8792