Risk of fungemia due to Rhodotorula and antifungal susceptibility testing of Rhodotorula isolates.
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.
Zaas
Aimee K
AK
Duke University Mycology Research Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27705, USA. drs_zaas@yahoo.com
Boyce
Molly
M
Schell
Wiley
W
Lodge
Barbara Alexander
BA
Miller
Jackie L
JL
Perfect
John R
JR
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*
D000935:Antifungal Agents