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Olga C Rojas1, Alexandra M Montoya2, Rogelio de J Treviño-Rangel2
1Departamento de Microbiología, Facultad de Medicina y Hospital Universitario "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Dr. José Eleuterio González 235, Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, NL, 64460, Mexico; Vicerrectoría de Ciencias de la Salud. Departamento de Ciencias Básicas, Universidad de Monterrey, Av. Ignacio Morones Prieto 4500 Pte, San Pedro Garza García, NL, 66238, Mexico.
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Clavispora lusitaniae has been isolated from different substrates, such as soil, water, fruit, vegetables, plants, and the gastrointestinal tract of animals and humans. However, its importance lies in being isolated from in invasive infections, particularly in pediatric patients with hematologic malignancies. It is an emerging nosocomial pathogen commonly associated with fatal prognosis in immunocompromised hosts. C. lusitaniae has attracted attention in the last decade because of resistance to amphotericin B, 5- flucytosine, and fluconazole. The adaptations of this yeast to the human host may contribute to its pathogenicity. Further study will be needed to understand C. lusitaniae's ability as a potential pathogen. This mini-review highlights the importance of the growing number of invasive disease cases caused by this yeast.
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