Abstract
Lithiasic cholecystitis is classically associated with the presence of enterobacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter, in the gallbladder. Cholecystitis associated with fungal infections is a rare event related to underlying conditions such as diabetes mellitus, steroid use, and broad-spectrum antibiotic use for prolonged periods, as well as pancreatitis and surgery of the digestive tract. Here, we present the first reported case of a gallbladder infection caused by Candida famata.
Highlights
Case ReportPaulo Sergio Ramos de Araujo[1],[2], Zulma Medeiros[2], Fabio Lopes de Melo[2], Maria Amélia Maciel[1] and Heloisa Ramos Lacerda de Melo[1]
Lithiasic cholecystitis, which predominantly occurs in the elderly, is classically associated with the presence of enterobacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter, in the gallbladder
Candidiasis often occurs in diabetic patients with inadequate glycemic control; this case is the first report of a gallbladder infection caused by Candida famata
Summary
Paulo Sergio Ramos de Araujo[1],[2], Zulma Medeiros[2], Fabio Lopes de Melo[2], Maria Amélia Maciel[1] and Heloisa Ramos Lacerda de Melo[1]. Centro de Pesquisas Aggeu Magalhães, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Recife, PE
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