Abstract
Fungal infective endocarditis, although rare, carries a high mortality risk. We present a case of successful multidisciplinary management of Exophiala dermatitidis infective endocarditis in an immunocompetent male with a bio-prosthetic mitral valve. This case highlights the clinical presentation and provides valuable treatment insights into this rare fungal entity. Prompt consideration of fungal pathogens in predisposed patients, expedited detection through non-culture-based tests, and a combined surgical and prolonged antifungal approach are pivotal.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | e257224 |
Journal | BMJ case reports |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 12 2023 |
Keywords
- Cardiovascular medicine
- Heart failure
- Valvar diseases
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine