Trichosporon species can cause bloodstream infections and fungemia.
Risk factors for bloodstream infections with a Trichosporon species:
(1) neutropenia
(2) immunosuppression
(3) burn
(4) intravascular catheter or device
(5) intravenous drug abuse
(6) premature infant
(7) hematologic or solid malignancy
When treating a bloodstream infection it is important to use MIC to antifungal agents to help guide therapy since resistance may be present.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
