Title: Community acquired fungemia caused by Candida pulcherrima: diagnostic contribution of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.
Authors: Deconinck, Laurène; Meybeck, Agnès; Pradier, Maxime; Patoz, Pierre; Melliez, Hugues; Senneville, Eric
Abstract: Background: Community-onset candidemia constitute a distinct clinical entity the incidence of which is increasing. Contribution of non-albicans Candida species is rising. Case presentation: We describe here the first reported case of community acquired fungemia due to Candida pulcherrima. Identification to the species level was performed by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Treatment with fluconazole was successful. Conclusion: This case confirms the pathogenic role of C. pulcherrima and the contribution of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for identification of rare Candida species.
Subjects: FUNGEMIA; MASS spectrometry; CANDIDA; CRYPTOCOCCACEAE; FLUCONAZOLE
Publication: Annals of Clinical Microbiology & Antimicrobials, 2016, Vol 15, p1
ISSN: 1476-0711
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1186/s12941-016-0129-1

Community acquired fungemia caused by Candida pulcherrima: diagnostic contribution of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.

Deconinck, Laurène; Meybeck, Agnès; Pradier, Maxime; Patoz, Pierre; Melliez, Hugues; Senneville, Eric