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First report of Lodderomyces elongisporus identification in intensive care unit patients in Colombia

María Carolina Gutiérrez Galvis1, Edimerk Mauricio Gil Güiza1, Maicol Andrés Avellaneda Arciniegas2

  • 1School of Microbiology, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia.

American Journal of Infection Control
|June 26, 2025
PubMed

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Lodderomyces elongisporus, a yeast typically found in the environment, is increasingly recognized as a human fungal pathogen. This study documents the first reported colonization cases in intensive care unit patients in Colombia.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Microbiology

Background:

  • Lodderomyces elongisporus is a yeast species
  • This yeast is commonly isolated from environmental sources
  • Emerging evidence suggests L. elongisporus as a potential human pathogen

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first cases of L. elongisporus colonization
  • To highlight the occurrence in intensive care unit (ICU) patients
  • To underscore the need for clinical vigilance

Main Methods:

  • Case documentation
  • Microbiological identification of yeast isolates
  • Clinical data review

Main Results:

  • First documented L. elongisporus colonization in two ICU patients
  • Patients were located in Colombia
  • Identification of yeast as a cause of colonization

Conclusions:

  • L. elongisporus is an emerging cause of human fungal infections
  • Accurate identification is crucial for patient management
  • Enhanced surveillance is needed to assess clinical impact in hospital settings
Keywords:
CandidaEmergent PathogenITSIntensive care unitLodderomycesMALDI-TOF

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