Aspergillus endocarditis in lung transplant recipient: successful surgical treatment

Ann Thorac Surg. 2013 Jul;96(1):321-3. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.11.031.

Abstract

Solid organ transplantation can be followed by Aspergillus infection, implying high mortality rates. The highest infection rates are registered among lung transplant recipients. We present a recent case of an Aspergillus endocarditis in a young lung transplant recipient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Aspergillosis / drug therapy
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology
  • Aspergillosis / surgery*
  • Aspergillus fumigatus / isolation & purification*
  • Endocarditis / drug therapy
  • Endocarditis / microbiology
  • Endocarditis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Humans
  • Lung Transplantation*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents