Magdalena Adamowicz

Dr. Magdalena Adamowicz


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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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MMMagdalena Mnichowska-Polanowska
Magdalena Mnichowska-Polanowska
MAMagdalena Adamowicz
Magdalena Adamowicz
IWIwona Wojciechowska-Koszko
Iwona Wojciechowska-Koszko
ANNA KISIELANNA KISIEL
ANNA KISIEL
BWBartosz Wojciuk
Bartosz Wojciuk
BDBarbara Dolegowska
Barbara Dolegowska
Candida orthopsilosis represents a closely related cryptic genospecies of Candida parapsilosis complex-misidentified in routine diagnostic assays. This is emerging in settings where central venous catheters, invasive medical interventions, and echinocandin treatments are most likely to be used. A 59-year-old, non-neutropenic male patient, was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) due to respiratory distress syndrome, following a partial gastrectomy. As a result of duodenal stump leakage, re-laparotomy was required, abdominal drains were provided and central line catheters were exchanged. Multiple isolates of Candida orthopsilosis drawn from consecutive blood cultures were identified, despite ongoing echinocandin therapy and confirmed in vitro echinocandins susceptibility of the isolated strain. Species identification was verified via ITS region sequencing. Herein, we report the well-documented—per clinical data and relevant laboratory diagnosis—first case of a bloodstream infection caused by Candida orthopsilosis in Poland.