Saccharomyces cerevisiae osteomyelitis in an immunocompetent baker

Abstract

Invasive infection caused by Saccharomyces cerevisiae is rare. We report the first case of osteomyelitis caused by S. cerevisiae (baker's yeast) in a post-traumatic patient. The clinical outcome was favorable after surgical debridement, prolonged antifungal treatment and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Keywords

• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Osteomyelitis
• Bone infection
• Baker
• Infection
• Human