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Candida endophthalmitis and Candida pneumonia after trans-urethral lithotripsy: A case report

Atousa Hakamifard1,2, Farzin Khorvash3, Somayeh Hajiahmadi4

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.

Clinical Case Reports
|April 11, 2024
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Transurethral lithotripsy can lead to invasive candidiasis. Pre-procedure candiduria screening and antifungal treatment are crucial to prevent serious complications like pneumonia and endophthalmitis.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology

Background:

  • Invasive candidiasis is a potential complication following urological procedures.
  • Transurethral lithotripsy is a common procedure for kidney stone removal.
Keywords:
Candidaendophthalmitisfungal infectionsfungilithotripsypneumonia

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