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A previously unreported case of suppurative thrombophlebitis due to Clavispora lusitaniae

Toru Yoneda1, Takayuki Hoshina1, Tomofumi Fukuda1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan.

Journal De Mycologie Medicale
|May 1, 2023
PubMed

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This case study details Clavispora lusitaniae causing purulent thrombophlebitis in a patient with multiple risk factors. Combination antifungal therapy showed improvement but did not fully resolve candidemia, highlighting the need for optimal treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Fungal thrombophlebitis is a serious complication, particularly in critically ill patients.
  • Clavispora lusitaniae is an emerging fungal pathogen that can cause invasive infections.
  • Identifying risk factors and effective treatments for fungal thrombophlebitis is crucial.
Keywords:
Catheter-related infectionsClavispora lusitaniaeFlucytosineMicafungin microbial sensitivity testThrombophlebitis

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