title: Risk of fungemia due to Rhodotorula and antifungal susceptibility testing of Rhodotorula isolates.
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.
authors: Duke University Mycology Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27705, USA. drs_zaas@yahoo.com
authors: Aimee K
authors: AK
authors: Zaas
authors: Molly
authors: M
authors: Boyce
authors: Wiley
authors: W
authors: Schell
authors: Barbara Alexander
authors: BA
authors: Lodge
authors: Jackie L
authors: JL
authors: Miller
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Perfect
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009181:Mycoses / Q000382:microbiology*; D012248:Rhodotorula / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents