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¹Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica, Unidad integrada Hospitales S. Joan de Deu-Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona.

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Severe fungus balls caused by Candida albicans occurred in three high-risk hospitalized patients. These infections required both medical and surgical interventions due to rapid clinical progression and varied presentations.

Area of Science:

Mycology
Clinical Medicine
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Fungus balls, particularly those caused by Candida albicans, represent a serious complication in immunocompromised or critically ill patients.
Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Observation:

Three distinct cases of severe fungus balls caused by Candida albicans in hospitalized patients are presented.
The patients were considered high-risk, and the infections exhibited rapid clinical evolution.
Presentations varied, with one case involving an intestinal fungus ball and two cases involving urinary tract fungus balls.

Findings:

Clinical findings from these three severe cases are detailed.
The study focuses on the presentation and initial management strategies rather than long-term outcomes.

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Implications:

Highlights the aggressive nature of Candida albicans fungus balls in vulnerable populations.
Emphasizes the need for prompt medical and surgical intervention for localized Candida albicans infections.
Underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in hospitalized patients with deteriorating conditions.