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ArticleEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2026

Pediatric saprochaete infections: insights from case reports.

Sevgi Aslan Tuncay, Gulsen Akkoc, Zeynep Ergenc, Seyhan Yılmaz, Burcu Parlak, Aylin Dizi Isik, Pinar Canizci Erdemli, Didem Buyuktas Aytac, Meryem Cagla Abaci Capar, Rabia Emel Senay and 5 more

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Article in European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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15 authors.

Sevgi Aslan TuncayFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2626-0316
Gulsen AkkocFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey. agulsenakkoc@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1444-1187
Zeynep ErgencFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4547-6489
Seyhan YılmazFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6873-0745
Burcu ParlakFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1222-8761
Aylin Dizi IsikFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5420-3706
Pinar Canizci ErdemliFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6200-3173
Didem Buyuktas AytacFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2267-5271
Meryem Cagla Abaci CaparFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-3960-4265
Rabia Emel SenayFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Burcu Tufan TasFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4614-124X
Nursah EkerFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7707-3035
Ahmet KocFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7940-2640
Eda KepenekliFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1886-5224
Sevliya Ocal DemirFaculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7175-303X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Saprochaete species are emerging fungal pathogens, particularly affecting immunocompromised individuals, with clinical manifestations ranging from superficial to invasive infections. We present three cases of pediatric Saprochaete spp. infections, detailing clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment strategies. Two patients with acute myeloid leukemia developed bloodstream infections with Saprochaete clavata; both required prolonged antifungal therapy due to deep organ involvement, and one experienced relapse after treatment discontinuation. The third case involved a patient with cystic fibrosis, in whom Saprochaete capitata was isolated from sputum; she improved with antifungal therapy and had no relapse. Saprochaete spp. infections in pediatric populations present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Further research is needed to optimize management strategies and improve patient outcomes.

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MycosesSaccharomycetalesAdolescentAntifungal AgentsChildChild, PreschoolCystic FibrosisFemaleHumansImmunocompromised HostLeukemia, Myeloid, AcuteMaleSputumAntifungal AgentsFungal infectionImmunocompromisedNeutropeniaParenchymal nodules

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