A cluster of cases of Aspergillus endocarditis after cardiac surgery

Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Jun;77(6):2184-6. doi: 10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01430-9.

Abstract

Aspergillus endocarditis is an ominous condition whose prevalence is increasing in the hospital population. Despite the life-threatening nature of the disease, detection of the source, establishment of the diagnosis, and treatment remain highly challenging. A cluster of three cases of Aspergillus endocarditis recently encountered at the Montreal Heart Institute are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Prolapse / surgery
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Aspergillosis / epidemiology*
  • Aspergillosis / etiology
  • Cross Infection / epidemiology*
  • Endocarditis / epidemiology*
  • Endocarditis / etiology
  • Endocarditis / microbiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Heart Valve Diseases / etiology
  • Heart Valve Diseases / microbiology
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Quebec / epidemiology