Pichia kudriavzevii (formerly Candida krusei) is a budding yeast (a species of fungus) involved in chocolate production. P. kudriavzevii is an emerging fungal nosocomial pathogen primarily found in the immunocompromised and those with hematological malignancies. It has natural resistance to fluconazole, a standard antifungal agent.
Pichia kudriavzevii (formerly Candida krusei), a yeast fungus involved in chocolate production, is an emerging fungal nosocomial pathogen that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals and those with hematological malignancies. It has developed natural resistance to fluconazole, a standard antifungal medication.