Invasive Saccharomyces cerevisiae infection: A friend turning foe?

We report a very rare case of acute pyelonephritis in a 51-year-old female with a history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and diabetes caused by a normally benign and a well-known human commensal organism, Saccharomyces cerevisiae that is very often prescribed as a probiotic in modern medical practice. The causal role of S. cerevisiae was confirmed by its isolation in blood, urine, stool as well as vaginal swabs thus proving its virulent nature in suitable situations. PMID: 25394448 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - November 1, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Pillai U, Devasahayam J, Kurup AN, Lacasse A Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research