Catheter-related fungemia due to fluconazole-resistant Candida nivariensis

J Clin Microbiol. 2007 Oct;45(10):3459-61. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00727-07. Epub 2007 Jul 25.

Abstract

We report on a case of fungemia due to fluconazole-resistant Candida nivariensis (MIC, > or =128 microg/ml). Internal transcribed spacer PCR followed by microchip gel electrophoresis with a blood culture that tested positive revealed a unique pattern different from those of other pathogenic yeasts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Candida / drug effects
  • Candida / genetics
  • Candida / isolation & purification*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Drug Resistance, Fungal
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / pharmacology*
  • Fungemia / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole