A premature infant on intravenous nutrients and high-lipid fluids has developed septicemia that cultures out on blood agar only when overlaid with sterile olive oil. What is the most likely causative agent?

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Malassezia furfur is a lipophilic fungus that is found on skin. It causes fungemia, primarily in premature infants on high-lipid intravenous supplements.

A Premature Infant on Intravenous Nutrients and High-Lipid Fluids Has