Community acquired fungemia caused by Candida pulcherrima: diagnostic contribution of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Issue 1 (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Deconinck, Laurène; Meybeck, Agnès; Pradier, Maxime; Patoz, Pierre; Melliez, Hugues; Senneville, Eric
• Is Part Of: Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials. Volume 15:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Fungemia -- Candida pulcherrima -- Mass spectrometry; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Anti-infective agents -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1186/s12941-016-0129-1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-0711

Abstract

Abstract Background Community-onset candidemia constitute a distinct clinical entity the incidence of which is increasing. Contribution ofnon-albicans Candida species is rising. Case presentation We describe here the first reported case of community acquired fungemia due toCandida 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 ofC. pulcherrima and the contribution of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for identification of rareCandida species.