Molecular identification and diagnostic challenges of Kodamaea ohmeri fungemia in a neonate - First Report from Pakistan
This case emphasizes the limitations of conventional methods in identifying rare fungal pathogens, the critical role of molecular confirmation, and the importance of antifungal stewardship in guiding treatment. Reporting such cases contributes to global awareness, surveillance, and improved management of emerging yeast infections.
Authors
- Faisal Sultan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6472-5698)
- Summiya Nizamuddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9725-3685)
- Romena Qazi
- Nasrullah Malik
- Humaira Farooq
Institutions
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Iranian Journal of Microbiology
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18502/ijm.v17i6.20369
- Primary Topic
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00