| Treatment of Candida famata bloodstream infections: case series and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 23085777 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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OBJECTIVES: Candida famata (also known as Debaryomyces hansenii and Torulopsis candida) is a commensal yeast found in cheese, dairy products and the environment. C. famata accounts for 0.2%-2% of invasive candidiasis. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the treatment of C. famata bloodstream infections. METHODS: The clinical course of two hospitalized patients who developed C. famata fungaemia within 2 weeks of each other was summarized along with available data regarding in vitro susceptibility patterns, genotyping and clinical outcomes of these cases compared with the published literature. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: C. famata appears to exhibit reduced susceptibility to echinocandins and azoles, particularly in the setting of prior antifungal exposure. The removal of indwelling central venous catheters and prompt initiation of therapy with liposomal amphotericin B is recommended for successful treatment of C. famata fungaemia, particularly in immunocompromised patients. These cases also help provide justification for routine antifungal susceptibility testing in patients with candidaemia to guide optimal antifungal therapy. |
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Nicholas D Beyda; Shen Hui Chuang; M Jahangir Alam; Dhara N Shah; Tat Ming Ng; Laurie McCaskey; Kevin W Garey |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-19 |
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Title: The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy Volume: - ISSN: 1460-2091 ISO Abbreviation: J. Antimicrob. Chemother. Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7513617 Medline TA: J Antimicrob Chemother Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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University of Houston College of Pharmacy, 1441 Moursund Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA. |
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