First Report of the Emerging Pathogen Kodamaea ohmeri in Honduras
Bryan Ortiz,
Roque López,
Carlos Muñoz
et al.
Abstract:Kodamaea ohmeri is an environmental yeast considered a rare emerging pathogen. In clinical settings, the correct identification of this yeast is relevant because some isolates are associated with resistance to antifungals. There is a lack of available data regarding the geographical distribution, virulence, and drug resistance profile of K. ohmeri. To contribute to the knowledge of this yeast, this study aimed to describe in depth three isolates of K. ohmeri associated with fungemia in Honduras. The identifica… Show more
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