Abstract
Aspergillus udagawae has morphological similarities to Aspergillusfumigatus; however, it shows a low susceptibility to common antifungal drugs and poor in vitro sporulation. We present the first reported case of infectious endocarditis caused by A. udagawae. An awareness of this newly described Aspergillus species is vital for further clarification.
Keywords:
Aspergillus udagawae; Fungal endocarditis; Invasive aspergillosis.
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MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Aspergillosis / diagnosis
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Aspergillosis / microbiology*
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Aspergillosis / surgery
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Aspergillus / classification*
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Aspergillus / genetics
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Aspergillus / isolation & purification
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Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Endocarditis / diagnosis
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Endocarditis / microbiology*
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Endocarditis / surgery
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Fatal Outcome
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
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Humans
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Invasive Fungal Infections / diagnosis
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Invasive Fungal Infections / microbiology*
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Invasive Fungal Infections / surgery
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Male
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Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging
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Mitral Valve / microbiology*
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Mitral Valve / surgery
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Multiple Organ Failure / microbiology
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Mycological Typing Techniques
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Treatment Outcome