Exophiala dermatitidis fungal infective endocarditis on prosthetic mitral valve

Jiyoung Seo, Shaunak Mangeshkar, Muhammad U. Farooq, Rachel Marie Clark, Stephen J. Forest, Daniel B. Sims, James Tauras, Sandhya Murthy

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere257224
JournalBMJ case reports
Volume16
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 12 2023

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular medicine
  • Heart failure
  • Valvar diseases

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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