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Curvularia lunata endocarditis treated with terbinafine: case report
Summary
This case study details the successful long-term antifungal treatment of a rare Curvularia lunata endocarditis infection in a patient with a prosthetic aortic valve. The treatment spanned nearly seven years, ultimately allowing for successful valve replacement surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Mycology
Background:
- Endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart's inner lining, often involving heart valves.
- Prosthetic valve endocarditis presents unique challenges, particularly with fungal etiologies.
- Curvularia lunata is a rare cause of endocarditis, especially in patients with prosthetic valves.