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Endocarditis due to Aspergillus flavus

Z U Khan1, S C Sanyal, E Mokaddas

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Mycoses
|February 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Fungal endocarditis, a serious complication, can occur without typical risk factors. Aspergillus flavus infection led to a fatal outcome despite treatment, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • Fungal endocarditis is an increasing concern in patients after cardiovascular surgery.
  • This case involved a patient without typical risk factors like prior surgery, drug abuse, or immunosuppression.
  • Prolonged broad-spectrum antibiotic use may have contributed to the fungal infection.

Observation:

  • Diagnosis relied on identifying fungal elements in valvular tissue and culturing Aspergillus flavus.
  • Repeatedly negative blood cultures delayed ante-mortem diagnosis.
  • The patient presented with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy and worsening kidney function.

Findings:

  • Aspergillus flavus was identified as the causative agent of endocarditis.

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  • Despite valve surgery and antifungal therapy, the patient's prognosis was poor.
  • This is the first reported case of Aspergillus flavus endocarditis in the Middle East.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering fungal endocarditis in atypical presentations.
    • Emphasizes diagnostic challenges, especially with negative blood cultures.
    • Underscores the critical role of early diagnosis and targeted antifungal therapy in improving outcomes.