Filamentous Histoplasma capsulatum involving a ventriculoatrial shunt.
We describe the first case, to our knowledge, of filamentous Histoplasma capsulatum infection in a ventriculoatrial shunt. A review of the literature on the incidence, etiologies, and symptomatology of shunt-related infections is presented. The pathogenesis and treatment of the fungus-infected shunts are also discussed.
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Schwartz
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Tio
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RJ
Fetchick
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery