Why robust identification of rare yeasts is the need of the hour

The infection caused by rare yeasts among immunocompromised or seriously ill patients is on the rise. Therefore, a comprehensive and rapid method for accurate identification is urgently needed. We have addressed this need by enriching the in-house Bruker library by adding 141 rare yeast isolates, representing 25 genera and 68 species. This comprehensive update has resulted in improved turnaround time, a development that will significantly enhance patient management by providing more timely and accurate identification of rare yeast infections, thereby improving patient outcomes. Moreover, the enriched library spectrum profiles generated in this study have been made publicly available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's MicrobeNet database (https://MicrobeNet.cdc.gov), enabling collaboration in the scientific community.