Cysto-peritoneal shunt infection with Trichosporon beigelii

Abstract

Infection is a frequent problem affecting cysto-peritoneal shunts, the usual causative organisms being Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus aureus. Fungi are rarely isolated from such infections. We present the first report, as far as the authors are aware, of a case of Trichosporon beigelii shunt infection that responded to shunt removal and antifungal therapy.

Key Words:

• Shunt infection
• fungus
• Trichosporon beigelii