Fatal Yarrowia lipolytica Intra-abdominal Abscess With Persistent Fungemia in a Liver Transplant Recipient

Yarrowia lipolytica is a dimorphic fungus formerly named Candida lipolytica. Although candidemia is commonly encountered, fungemia due to Y. lipolytica is uncommon and is usually a relatively benign catheter-associated phenomenon. We report the first case of intra-abdominal abscess and persistent fungemia due to Y. lipolytica, which, unfortunately, was fatal in a liver transplant recipient.