Postoperative endocarditis due to Candida tropicalis.
In conclusion, we emphasize the importance of isolating the fungal agent from repeated blood cultures, particularly in infective endocarditis following heart surgeries.
Mathew
R
R
Sri Ramchandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai.
Ranjit
M S
MS
Rajamani
M R
MR
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation