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Fungal peritonitis in a patient on peritoneal dialysis caused by Hyphopichia burtonii: A rare pathogen in human infection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fungal peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients is rare but is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Candida species are the most common causative agents, but infections caused by unusual, often “nonpathogenic,” fungi are being increasingly reported. Hyphopichia burtonii is typically associated with food spoilage and has rarely been reported in human infections. We describe the case of a 44-year-old female with end-stage renal disease on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) who developed peritonitis caused by Hyphopichia burtonii . Following the identification of the fungus, the patient was put on hemodialysis, the peritoneal dialysis catheter was removed, and he was given fluconazole for two weeks having favorable clinical development. 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100699

Authors: Estacio Mayra, Reino Alberto, Rodelo Joaquin, Ustariz Jose

Institutions: Universidad de Antioquia, Hospital Universitario de San Vicente Fundación

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650