Candida infected ascites caused by perforated ulcer.
A case is presented of ascites infected with candida in a cirrhotic patient. Candida infection of the ascitic fluid and candidemia were found 24 hours after perforation of a gastric ulcer. Combined intravenous therapy with Amphotericin B and 5-Fluorocytosine eradicated the infection within two weeks. The need for comprehensive therapeutic approach in the debilitated patient prone to fungal and bacterial infection is emphasized.
D000368:Aged; D000666:Amphotericin B / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001201:Ascites / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D005437:Flucytosine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000150:complications*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000150:complications*
D000666:Amphotericin B; D005437:Flucytosine