Rakan Sambas

Dr. Rakan Sambas

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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

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8 September 2025 in Pathogens
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RSRakan Sambas
Rakan Sambas
KAKhalid Waleed Bin Aziz
Khalid Waleed Bin Aziz
FAFaisal Alqahtani
Faisal Alqahtani
HAHussam Alhathlol
Hussam Alhathlol
MAMarwan Alhumaidi
Marwan Alhumaidi
TAThamer S. Alhowaish
Thamer S. Alhowaish
Candidozyma auris (formerly known as Candida auris) is an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen that has become increasingly implicated in healthcare-associated infections; however, its involvement in spondylodiscitis is exceedingly rare. We report the case of a 65-year-old Saudi male with multiple comorbidities who presented with altered mental status and was subsequently diagnosed with Candidozyma auris spondylodiscitis and bilateral psoas abscesses. Despite broad-spectrum antifungal therapy and multidisciplinary management, the patient’s condition rapidly deteriorated. This case highlights the significant challenges in diagnosing and managing multidrug-resistant C. auris infections and underscores the need for early suspicion, effective source control, and novel antifungal strategies in high-risk populations.