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Challenges in Identifying Uncommon Clinical Isolates of Candida Species Using Conventional Phenotypic Methods: A Clinical Concern

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This study examined different methods for identifying Candida fungi in patient samples from a hospital in rural India. Researchers found that a dangerous fungus called Candida auris was being misidentified by traditional laboratory methods, while a newer automated system identified it correctly. The study also showed that many Candida infections are becoming resistant to common antifungal drugs, highlighting the need for better identification methods and careful drug selection.

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A case of rare fungal keratitis caused by Pseudoshiraia conidialis

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A 61-year-old woman scratched her eye with a bamboo branch and developed a serious fungal eye infection caused by a rare fungus called Pseudoshiraia conidialis. This is the first reported case of this particular fungus infecting human eyes. Although initial treatment with antifungal medications showed promise, the infection proved difficult to cure due to the fungus being resistant to multiple antifungal drugs. The case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of fungal eye infections.

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Masquerading Yeast: A Case Report of Lomentospora prolificans Fungemia With a Diagnostic Twist

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This case describes a patient with blood cancer who developed a rare and deadly mold infection called Lomentospora prolificans while receiving cancer treatment. The infection was difficult to diagnose initially because the fungal structures looked similar to yeast under the microscope, and a molecular test gave a false positive result for a different fungus. Unfortunately, the infection was resistant to all available antifungal medications and the patient died.

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