Emerging fungal threat: fatal invasive Candida lipolytica bloodstream infection in a postoperative patient

Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera and Cheong, Xiong Khee and Kori, Najma and Zainudin, Affiza and Khaithir, Tzar Mohd Nizam and Periyasamy, Petrick (2025) Emerging fungal threat: fatal invasive Candida lipolytica bloodstream infection in a postoperative patient. In: 35th Congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID Global), 11th - 15th April 2025, Messe Vien, Austria, Vienna.

Preview	PDF - Supplemental Material Download (87kB) | Preview
	PDF - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (893kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Candida lipolytica (formerly known as Yarrowia lipolytica) is a ubiquitous ascomycetous yeast commonly found in the environment. The first reported case of C. lipolytica infection in humans was documented by Wehrspann and Füllbrandt in 1985. Although historically considered a low-virulence yeast, recent studies have highlighted an increasing incidence of nosocomial infections, particularly catheter-related bloodstream infections (BSIs), in immunocompromised and critically ill patients. As a rare but emerging pathogen in hospital-acquired infections, C. lipolytica exhibits invasive potential that necessitates heightened awareness in nosocomial settings. Early detection and prompt antifungal therapy are essential to improving outcomes for patients infected with this pathogen.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Poster)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Candida lipolytica; Yarrowia lipolytica
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Asst. Dr. Ummu Afeera Zainulabid
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2025 12:34
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2025 12:34
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121930

Actions (login required)

View Item