Abstract
We report a case of Candida norvegensis invasive disease in an immunosuppressed renal transplant patient on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Multiple cultures of peritoneal fluid, blood, and tracheal suction done over a 2-week period were positive for this unusual isolate. Despite treatment with amphotericin B and flucytosine the patient died. This is the first report of C. norvegensis fungemia documented by culture.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
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Blood / microbiology
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Candida / drug effects
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Candida / isolation & purification
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Candidiasis / drug therapy
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Candidiasis / etiology*
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Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage
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Flucytosine / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / adverse effects*
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Peritonitis / drug therapy
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Peritonitis / etiology*
Substances
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Amphotericin B
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Flucytosine