Fatal fungal endocarditis by Aspergillus udagawae: an emerging cause of invasive aspergillosis

Cardiovasc Pathol. 2017 May-Jun:28:14-17. doi: 10.1016/j.carpath.2017.02.002. Epub 2017 Feb 8.

Abstract

Aspergillus udagawae has morphological similarities to Aspergillusfumigatus; however, it shows a low susceptibility to common antifungal drugs and poor in vitro sporulation. We present the first reported case of infectious endocarditis caused by A. udagawae. An awareness of this newly described Aspergillus species is vital for further clarification.

Keywords: Aspergillus udagawae; Fungal endocarditis; Invasive aspergillosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology*
  • Aspergillosis / surgery
  • Aspergillus / classification*
  • Aspergillus / genetics
  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Endocarditis / diagnosis
  • Endocarditis / microbiology*
  • Endocarditis / surgery
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
  • Humans
  • Invasive Fungal Infections / diagnosis
  • Invasive Fungal Infections / microbiology*
  • Invasive Fungal Infections / surgery
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Mitral Valve / microbiology*
  • Mitral Valve / surgery
  • Multiple Organ Failure / microbiology
  • Mycological Typing Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents