Risk of fungemia due to Rhodotorula and antifungal susceptibility testing of Rhodotorula isolates

J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Nov;41(11):5233-5. doi: 10.1128/JCM.41.11.5233-5235.2003.

Abstract

Rhodotorula infections occur among patients with immunosuppression and/or central venous catheters. Using standardized methods (NCCLS M27-A), we determined the antifungal susceptibilities of 10 Rhodotorula bloodstream infection isolates. Patient information was collected for clinical correlation. The MICs of amphotericin B and posaconazole were the lowest, and the MICs of triazoles and echinocandins were higher than those of other antifungal agents.

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Mycoses / microbiology*
  • Rhodotorula / drug effects*
  • Rhodotorula / isolation & purification
  • Rhodotorula / pathogenicity*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents