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Title: Prototheca wickerhamii mimicking yeast: a cautionary tale. Author: McMullan B, Muthiah K, Stark D, Lee L, Marriott D. Journal: J Clin Microbiol; 2011 Aug; 49(8):3078-81. PubMed ID: 21653770. Abstract: Prototheca spp. are environmental algae that may cause serious infection in the immunocompromised patient. Clinical manifestations may mimic other diseases. We present a case of fatal infection in a 78-year-old cardiac transplant recipient and discuss pitfalls in the clinical and laboratory diagnoses.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]