# 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.

## Key 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.