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Echinocandin Resistance in Two Candida haemulonii Isolates from Pediatric Patients

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We report 3 cases of patients with Candida haemulonii isolates that were obtained from hemocultures. in 2 of the 3 cases, isolates exhibited resistance to echinocandins and fluconazole. This is the first report of an echinocandin-resistant species of this fungus in pediatric patients.Univ Fed Parana Curitiba, Hosp Clin, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilHosp Curitiba, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilInst Pesquisa Pele Pequeno Principe, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilSecretaria Municipal Saude Curitiba, Curitiba, Parana, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Lab Especial Micol, São Paulo, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Lab Especial Micol, São Paulo, BrazilWeb of Scienc

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