Fungal native pulmonary valve endocarditis: facing both medical and surgical challenges [CASE REPORT]

We report herein a rare case of isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis caused by Candida albicans. The patient did not display prior heart disease. Medical management was unsuccessful. Pulmonary valve replacement allowed rapid improvement.
Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Basic research vascular CASE REPORT Source Type: research