Aspergillus fumigatus endocarditis in an Indigenous Australian male without classic risk factors

We present the case of an “immunocompetent” Indigenous Australian male with culture confirmed Aspergillus brain abscesses complicating bilateral endocarditis. The reported mortality rate for Aspergillus endocarditis approaches 100%. Despite sub-optimal therapy this patient survived beyond expectation.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - September 22, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: research