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Late onset pacemaker lead fungal endocarditis in an immunocompetent host: A rare entity

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Intra-cardiac device related fungal endocarditis in an immunocompetent host is a rare occurrence. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for survival. Here we report a case of Aspergillus fumigatus related infective endocarditis in a 55-year-old immunocompetent male with dual chamber pacemaker who presented with pyrexia of unknown origin.

Source: IHJ Cardiovascular Case Reports (CVCR)

DOI: 10.1016/j.ihjccr.2018.08.015

Authors: Rohit Tandon, Raahat Bansal, Amit Verma, Gurpreet S. Wander, Jasmine Mutti

Institution: Dayanand Medical College & Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $400