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  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

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  • Fungal endocarditis is a rare but serious cardiac condition.
  • Aspergillus and Candida species are the most common causative agents.
  • Diagnosis requires comprehensive assessment and specific criteria.

Observation:

  • Intravenous drug abuse is a known risk factor for endocarditis.
  • Transdermal drug abuse as a cause of endocarditis is rarely reported.
  • A 33-year-old male presented with non-specific complaints and fungemia.

Findings:

  • The patient intentionally caused dermal abrasion to enhance fentanyl patch absorption.
  • This self-inflicted injury led to fungemia and subsequent endocarditis.
  • The patient refused surgery due to trypanophobia, opting for oral medication.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of risk factors for fungal endocarditis.
  • It underscores the need to investigate all drug administration routes, including transdermal.
  • Physicians must consider non-traditional drug abuse methods in differential diagnoses.