Pichia kudriavzevii-Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes
Introduction Pichia kudriavzevii, formerly known as Candida krusei, is a unique budding yeast that holds a dual status as both a critical industrial organism and an emerging opportunistic pathogen. Taxonomy: It is the teleomorph (sexual state) of Candida krusei. It has also been historically known as Issatchenkia orientalis. …