Thermomyces lanuginosus infective endocarditis: Case report and a review of endocarditis due to uncommon moulds

Med Mycol Case Rep. 2013 Sep 18:2:152-5. doi: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2013.09.001.

Abstract

We describe a case of Thermomyces lanuginosus endocarditis, the first reported in a living patient, and review the literature to delineate the clinical characteristics, investigations and management of endocarditis due to such rare but emerging mould pathogens.

Keywords: Antifungal therapy; Emerging moulds; Endocarditis; Moulds; Thermomyces lanuginosus.