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When fungi collide: An uncommon presentation of Candida lusitaniae in a tuberculous patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Candida lusitaniae is a rare opportunistic yeast, often resistant to amphotericin B, and involved in a small percentage of genitourinary infections. It mainly affects immunocompromised patients. Case Report: We report the case of a 67-year-old diabetic man admitted for acute abdominal pain. Biological and radiological investigations revealed a pulmonary infection associated with tuberculosis confirmed by PCR (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and a fungal infection (Cryptococcus laurentii). Ten days after ICU admission, a urine culture revealed the presence of Candida lusitaniae, effectively treated with fluconazole. Conclusion: This case illustrates the complexity of opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients and highlights the importance of rapid, accurate, and comprehensive biological diagnostics to guide targeted therapy.

Source: World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences

DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2025.22.3.0520

Authors: Hiba Alaoui Mdarhri, Khalid Khaleq, Lahoucine Barrou, Naima Mdaghri, Houria Belabbes, Jalila El Bakkouri

Institution: Hôpital Universitaire International Cheikh Khalifa

Language: English

Topic: Antifungal resistance and susceptibility

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411122409