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

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.

Keywords

• candida guilliermondii
• ear infection
• kodamaea
• kodamaea ohmeri
• saccharomycetaceae
• teleomorphic