Fungal infections of the cardiovascular system--a review.

ABSTRACT

Various yeasts and filamentous fungal infections of human and animal heart and blood vessels, as well as the experimental investigations, are reviewed. Clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic and pathological aspects are discussed. The prevalence of mycotic infection of the heart, once considered to be an uncommon disease, has been reported frequently during recent years. The rate will certainly be higher if cases are more thoroughly investigated.