Saprochaete Capitata Peritonitis in a Non-neutropenic Patient Without Underlying Malignancies: A Case Report.

() is an opportunistic arthroconidial yeast-like fungus causing invasive infections in immunocompromised patients, mainly those with hematological malignancies and severe neutropenia. However, infections due to are extremely rare in immunocompetent and non-neutropenic patients. spp. are microscopically characterized by arthroconidia with hyaline-septated hyphae. is known to be intrinsically resistant to echinocandins and highly resistant to fluconazole. It is suggested to use amphotericin B or voriconazole (in monotherapy or in combination) as the gold standard treatment for systemic infections. We report a rare case of peritonitis with fatal outcome in a non-neutropenic patient without underlying malignancies. This case report highlights the value of direct microscopic examination and stained smears in a prompt preliminary diagnosis of invasive fungal infections. We also aim to emphasize the importance of early initiation of appropriate antifungal treatment in patients with systemic infections, thus improving their therapeutic outcome.