Aspergillus Endocarditis in a prosthetic Valve following COVID-19 Infection
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Keywords

fungal endocarditis
infective endocarditis
post COVID fungal infection
aspergillosis
COVID-19

How to Cite

vegiraju, S. M. (2023). Aspergillus Endocarditis in a prosthetic Valve following COVID-19 Infection: Case Report. The Physician, 8(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.38192/1.8.1.6

Abstract

Endocarditis of a prosthetic valve is a known but rare occurrence. Fungal endocarditis is extremely rare. However, in the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increasing recognition of fungal or yeast-related infections, often due to the combination of immune paresis, concurrent use of corticosteroids or underlying chronic conditions such as diabetes or neoplasms.

We present a patient with fulminating, invasive aspergillosis of a prosthetic aortic valve who presented with catastrophic cardiovascular failure needing intensive care management. Early recognition and prompt therapy is the cornerstone of success in such presentations with high mortality.

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