Surviving a recurrent Scedosporium prolificans endocarditis : A case report.

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2015-10
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Scedosporium prolificans have been reported to be resistant to all antifungals including the newer azoles and echinocandins. We report an unusual case of repeated S. prolificans infection of the heart valves in an immunocompetent patient.
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Endocarditis, immunocompetent, recurrent, Scedosporium prolificans, terbinafine, voriconazole
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Smita S, Sunil S, Amarjeet K, Anil B, Yatin M. Surviving a recurrent Scedosporium prolificans endocarditis : A case report. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2015 Oct-Dec; 33(4): 588-590.
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/176521
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