Rhodotorula Fungaemia in a Preterm Infant with umbilical Venous Catheter and Parenteral Nutrition Intraperitoneal Extravasation

Rhodotorula species are emerging opportunistic fungi causing fungaemia in patients with underlying diseases of immunosuppression and the presence of central venous catheters (CVCs). The association between Rhodotorula fungaemia and indwelling CVCs in adults, paediatrics and neonates is well recognised. Rhodotorula infection in the preterm neonate has been reported with variable management. We report the clinical presentation, course, management and outcome of Rhodotorula infection in an immunocompromised preterm neonate in a tertiary neonatal unit with a CVC and parenteral nutrition extravasation into the abdomen