A 33-year-old pregnant woman in her first trimester presented to an emergency department with complaints of hyperemesis. She was experiencing severe vomiting for the past one month and had lost 6.8-kg. The woman was subsequently admitted to the hospital and was placed on partial parenteral nutrition (PPN) along with IV promethazine and ampicillin as empiric treatment. She underwent placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter. She was also put on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) because of poor prognosis and continuous vomiting.
On the ninth day of hospitalization, the patient developed a fever of 39.4°C, following which her urine and blood were sent for culture tests. The blood cultures tested positive for Candida parapsilosis. According to you, what are the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment for this patient? A. Catheter Induced Candidemia treated with Echinocandin …
