Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum.

Verghese, S; Padmaja, P; Chellamma, M T; Leelavathy, S; Nayar, P

Verghese, S; Padmaja, P; Chellamma, M T; Leelavathy, S; Nayar, P.

Indian J Med Microbiol ; 2005 Oct; 23(4): 264-6

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-53537

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ABSTRACT

Scedosporium apiospermum, the asexual state of Pseudallescheria boydii, is increasingly recognized as an opportunistic pathogen. We report a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by this organism that developed in a patient following cardiac surgery.

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Adult; Endocarditis/microbiology; Heart Valve Prosthesis/adverse effects; Heart Ventricles/microbiology; Humans; Male; Prosthesis-Related Infections/microbiology; Scedosporium/isolation & purification

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Humans / Male / Heart Valve Prosthesis / Prosthesis-Related Infections / Adult / Scedosporium / Endocarditis / Heart Ventricles Language: English Journal: Indian J Med Microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2005 Type: Article

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