Candida Parapsilosis: a Rare Culprit of Shunt Infection in an Adult

TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of a brain shunt infection caused by Candida parapsilosis in an adult, highlighting its unusual clinical presentation.

Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting a rare fungal infection in an adult VP shunt, which is typically seen in newborns or immunocompromised individuals.

Findings

Candida parapsilosis caused a VP shunt infection in a 53-year-old male with subarachnoid hemorrhage.

The infection occurred despite the absence of typical risk factors like immunocompromise or ICU admission.

The case underscores the need for considering rare fungal pathogens in shunt infections.

Abstract

Candida parapsilosis is an exceedingly rare cause of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt infection, even in patients who have a history of long-term antibiotic use, immune-compromised newborns, and intensive care unit patients. We hereby report a case of a 53-year-old male who presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage and had a complicated postoperative course due to C. parapsilosis infection, and we discuss the pertinent clinical aspects.

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