Candida vulturna, the Next Fungal Menace? A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The yeast Candida vulturna is a member of the Candida haemulonii species complex, like its close relative Candida auris. Members of this species complex, including C. vulturna, often display reduced susceptibility to one or more antifungal classes. Human invasive infections by C. vulturna are increasingly reported in various countries, while the first identification of this fungus, isolated from a flower, occurred less than 10 years ago. The purpose of this review is to compile all reported outbreaks and cases and describe the characteristics of this emerging yeast.

Methods

PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar were reviewed for publications until April 14, 2025. Records in English were found by using the keyword Candida (Candidozyma) vulturna, and w

SUBMITTER: Harchand R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12093444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature