Outbreak of Candida viswanathii Bloodstream Infections Due to Drug Contamination in an Italian Children’s Hospital (April-October 2025)

Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 2026

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Authors: Lara Ricotta, Carmen D’Amore, Gaetano Ciliento, Gianluca Vrenna, Paola Bernaschi, Carlo Federico Perno, Tiziana Corsetti, Massimiliano Raponi, Marta Luisa Ciofi degli Atti
DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piag049
Cited by: 1
References: 4

Abstract

An outbreak of Candida viswanathii bloodstream infections in a pediatric hospital was linked to a contaminated milrinone lot. Retrospective analysis showed an 8.5% attack rate, with infection risk independently associated with longer milrinone treatment duration.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
15
Issue
7
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN