Insidious postoperative Aspergillus niger graft aortitis.

Insidious postoperative Aspergillus niger graft aortitis.

IDCases. 2020;21:e00823

Authors: Marro M, Atzeni F, La Torre MW, Attisani M, Belloro S, De Rosa FG, Rinaldi M

Abstract
Fungal endocarditis/aortitis is an uncommon yet emerging entity accounting for 2% to 4% of all cases of infective endocarditis and continues to be associated with a poor prognosis. We present the first case of polyethylene-terephthalate (PETE) graft aortitis caused by A. niger, a rare fungal agent. Early diagnosis with frequent transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and a prompt surgical intervention coupled with optimal antifungal therapy are still the only option to reduce the exceedingly high mortality and morbidity.

PMID: 32489875 [PubMed]

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