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Fungal endocarditis.

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Roohi Ilyas Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract
There is increasing awareness about Fungal endocarditis as the laboratory techniques have improved to isolate the various fungi. This infection is usually associated with narcotic addicts, prolonged intravenous hydration, cardiovascular surgery and with broad spectrum antibiotics. Fungal endocarditis is on an increase as the isolation facilities are becoming available. This is a case history of a young man who suffered from fungal endocarditis. It shows the involvement of heart with Fungus Aspergillus after cardiovascular surgery, and later, heart failure as a result of massive fungal endocarditis.
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Page(s) 42-43
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Published Journal: Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases, Volume: 1, Issue: 1--2, Year: 2003

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