A preterm, LBW infant delivered by LSCS after IVF was put on ventilator in NICU for severe RDS. The respiratory distress subsided on day 7 and TPN with lipid formulation was staed from day 10. The neonate developed signs of sepsis on day 15.The most likely causative agent is
Correct Answer: Malassezia
Description: Malassezia furfur is a lipophilic fungus that is found on skin. It causes fungemia, primarily in premature infants on high-lipid intravenous supplements. Reference: Ananthanarayan and Paniker&;s Textbook of Microbiology Tenth edition
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