Ear infection in a child due to Kodamaea ohmeri, an emerging pathogen: A rare case report from South India.

Authors :: Ashraf, Asem
Karnaker, Vimal
Veetil, Sreelatha
Chand, Bhavya
Nair, Sanjana
Varma, Sudhir
Source :: Archives of Medicine & Health Sciences; Jul-Dec2023, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p268-270, 3p
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: This is a report of Kodamaea ohmeri isolated from a 2-year-old febrile child with stable vitals. Frank discharge of pus was present. Microbial culture testing revealed the presence of K. ohmeri. Antifungal susceptibility was performed along with intravenous antibiotic administration and antifungal ear drops in view of the discharge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: ANTIFUNGAL agents
FEVER
EAR diseases
YEAST
OTITIS media
RARE diseases
MICROBIAL sensitivity tests
CHILDREN

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