Aspergillus flavus endocarditis--to prevaricate is to posture

Crit Care Resusc. 2006 Mar;8(1):46-9.

Abstract

Fungal endocarditis represents both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the treating team. The critical care physician will see a rising incidence as older and more immuno-compromised patients are being supported in their intensive care units. Aspergillus sp. endocarditis represents less than 25% of all cases of fungal endocarditis and is associated with a mortality of around 80%. Early diagnosis may assist with definitive management. We review a case of Aspergillus endocarditis, and review the literature as to optimal methods of detection, imaging modalities of choice, and management, both surgical and medical.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillosis
  • Aspergillus flavus*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnostic imaging
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / therapy*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography