Abstract
Candida infective endocarditis is a rare but serious entity that often requires aggressive treatment. However, treatment can be challenging in patients infected with drug-resistant fungi and/or with substantial comorbidity. Moreover, recommendations in treatment guidelines for these patients are based on limited clinical data due to their rarity. Here we report a case of Nakaseomyces glabrata (Candida glabrata) prosthetic valve endocarditis in a patient with congenital heart disease. This case illustrates a therapeutic dilemma for Nakaseomyces glabrata prosthetic valve endocarditis and the need for novel antifungal drugs and further clinical studies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 54-57 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | MEDICAL MYCOLOGY CASE REPORTS |
Volume | 40 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2023 |
Keywords
- Anti-fungal therapy
- Candida glabrata
- Endocarditis
- Invasive candidiasis
- Nakaseomyces glabrata