Candida kefyr, an uncommon but emerging fungal pathogen: report of two cases.

Although Candida species are present as normal microflora of the human host, alterations in host defenses can lead to development of disease. Candida infections, ranging from urinary tract infections to bloodstream infections, are common in patients in the intensive care unit. Infections with non-albicans Candida sp are becoming more frequent, and resistance among these isolates is concerning.

Intrathecal amikacin for the treatment of pseudomonal meningitis.

Objective: To report a case of gram-negative bacillary meningitis (GNBM) secondary to multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa that was treated with intravenous meropenem and intrathecal and intravenous amikacin.

Case Summary: A 76-year-old Arabic woman with previous placement of an extraventricular device developed meningitis secondary to P. aeruginosa as a result of a previous pneumonia.