Rapid Evolution of Multidrug Resistance in a Candida lusitaniae Infection during Micafungin Monotherapy
Nancy E. Scott, Serin Edwin Erayil, Susan E Kline, Anna Selmecki
Abstract
Candida ( Clavispora ) lusitaniae is a rare, emerging non- albicans Candida species that can cause life-threatening invasive infections, spread within hospital settings, and rapidly acquire antifungal drug resistance, including multidrug resistance. The frequency and spectrum of mutations causing antifungal drug resistance in C. lusitaniae are poorly understood.
Topics & Concepts
MicafunginFluconazoleEchinocandinDrug resistanceAntifungal drugMultiple drug resistanceBiologyMicrobiologyMedicineCandida albicansAntifungalAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityFungal Infections and StudiesPlant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases