Candida lusitaniae is an uncommon cause of infection, but it is noteworthy for its ability to rapidly develop resistance to amphotericin B. It has been reported to cause opportunistic infections, including catheter-related and wound infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Including C. lusitaniae in a wound or women’s health PCR panel ensures that this rare but clinically significant yeast is identified and appropriate antifungal treatment is selected (Apsemidou et al. 2020, Krcmeryet al. 2002).
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