Aspergillus endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis complicating necrotizing fasciitis
Sergi, C. ; Hofmann, W. J. ; Sinn, P. ; Schnabel, P. A. ; Otto, H. F. ; Weitz, J. ; Otto, G. ; Eckart, A.
Springer
Published 1996
Springer
Published 1996
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1432-2307
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| Keywords: |
Necrotizing fasciitis ; Endocarditis ; Myocarditis ; Epicarditis ; Aspergillus
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract A patient with Aspergillus endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis is described. A 55-year-old man developed necrotizing fasciitis of the lower abdominal wall, pelvis and right thigh. Despite aggressive surgical débridement and antibiotic coverage, the patient died of multisystem organ failure. Autopsy revealed Aspergillus thromboulcerative endocarditis, myocarditis and pericarditis, acute necrotizing fungal bronchopneumonia and mycotic dissemination to brain, kidney and thyroid gland. A review of the literature showed that in the absence of open-heart surgery Aspergillus endocarditis and myocarditis are very uncommon.
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Electronic Resource
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