title: [Aspergillus fumigatus mediastinitis in an immunocompetent pediatric patient after heart surgery].
abstract: Postsurgical aspergillosis occurs primarily in immunocompetent patients whose main predisposing factor is the loss of skin and mucosal integrity during surgery. Local infection tends to be destructive and refractory to treatment and relapses are common. It is important to consider aspergillosis in the differential diagnosis of slowly progressive and destructive surgical site infections with negative bacterial cultures. We present the case of a child who developed Aspergillus fumigatus mediastinitis months after heart surgery.
authors.forename: Mirta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Acuña
authors.forename: Felipe
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Farfán
authors.forename: Fernanda
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cofré
authors.forename: Dona
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Benadof
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001228:Aspergillosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D001232:Aspergillus fumigatus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008297:Male; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications