Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection by Candida glabrata in an adult

J Infect. 2000 Sep;41(2):178-9. doi: 10.1053/jinf.2000.0693.

Abstract

We describe the first case of infection of a neurosurgical shunt by Candida glabrata in an adult. The risk factors, clinical picture and response to therapy have been similar to similar cases caused by other Candida sp. We must emphasize the unequivocal features of infection and the rapid and probably complete response to removal of the device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Candidiasis / etiology*
  • Candidiasis / microbiology
  • Candidiasis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / drug therapy
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / etiology*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B