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.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
Specialty/Research Institute
Pharmacy
DOI
10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107040
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