Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Candida tropicalis complicated by multiple pseudoaneurysms

Infection. 2001 May-Jun;29(3):177-9. doi: 10.1007/s15010-001-9170-9.

Abstract

Candida endocarditis is an unusual but severe complication caused by Candida albicans or other fungal species. We describe a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Candida tropicalis, complicated by multiple pseudoaneurysms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / pathology
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Axillary Artery / pathology*
  • Brachial Artery / pathology*
  • Candida / isolation & purification
  • Candida / pathogenicity*
  • Candidiasis / complications
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Femoral Artery / pathology*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents