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Azole-resistant Candida blankii as a newly recognized cause of bloodstream infection
A Al-Haqqan1, N Al-Sweih1,2, S Ahmad2
1Microbiology Department, Maternity Hospital, Shuwaikh, Kuwait.
Abstract:
Candida blankii is a newly recognized human pathogen. Here we describe a case of bloodstream infection in a preterm neonate. The yeast was repeatedly isolated from blood, and its identity was confirmed by PCR sequencing of rDNA. Additionally, C. blankii DNA was detected directly in a blood sample. The isolates initially developed pink colonies on CHROMagar Candida which later turned into dark metallic blue similar to Candida tropicalis. Inaccurate identification by the VITEK 2 yeast identification system as Stephanoascus ciferrii and intrinsic resistance to fluconazole (MIC 12-16 μg/mL) underscore the need for its accurate identification for appropriate therapeutic management.
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