Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Candida albicans treated successfully with medical treatment alone.
Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
; 52(6): 318-21, 2004 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15242089
ABSTRACT
Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) caused by Candida species is associated with high morbidity and mortality. A combination of surgical resection and antifungal drug therapy is the golden standard for treatment, yet surgical intervention is not possible in all cases of Candida PVE. We report a case of PVE due to Candida albicans cured by medical treatment alone. This case suggests that, in some instances, Candida PVE can be managed medically with antifungal therapy. Such a conservative approach should be applied with caution and necessitates very close follow-up on a long-term basis.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Valva Aórtica
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Candidíase
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Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas
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Endocardite Bacteriana
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Antifúngicos
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Japão