Central line associated bloodstream infection caused by in a young child.

Introduction: , a yeast frequently mistaken for , has emerged in recent years as an opportunistic fungal pathogen, showing a predilection towards patients with immunosuppression, or those with long-term central venous access. This report describes a central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) due to , in a young child, which was successfully treated.

Case Report: The patient is a 5-year-old male with a history of short gut syndrome, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) dependence who presented to the emergency room with a two-day history of productive-cough, rhinorrhea, and fever.