Fungal endocarditis/aortitis is an uncommon yet emerging entity accounting for 2% to 4% of all cases of infective endocarditis and continues to be associated with a poor prognosis. We present the first case of polyethylene-terephthalate (PETE) graft aortitis caused by A. niger, a rare fungal agent. Early diagnosis with frequent transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and a prompt surgical intervention coupled with optimal antifungal therapy are still the only option to reduce the exceedingly high mortality and morbidity.

Insidious postoperative Aspergillus niger graft aortitis

Marro M.;Atzeni F.;Attisani M.;De Rosa F. G.;Rinaldi M.
2020-01-01

Abstract

Fungal endocarditis/aortitis is an uncommon yet emerging entity accounting for 2% to 4% of all cases of infective endocarditis and continues to be associated with a poor prognosis. We present the first case of polyethylene-terephthalate (PETE) graft aortitis caused by A. niger, a rare fungal agent. Early diagnosis with frequent transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and a prompt surgical intervention coupled with optimal antifungal therapy are still the only option to reduce the exceedingly high mortality and morbidity.
2020
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aortitis; aspergillus niger; echocardiography; fungal infection
Marro M.; Atzeni F.; La Torre M.W.; Attisani M.; Belloro S.; De Rosa F.G.; Rinaldi M.
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