Aspergillus flavus costochondritis following coronary artery bypass grafting: a case report and a brief review of literature.

Aspergillus flavus costochondritis following coronary artery bypass grafting: a case report and a brief review of literature.

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2021 Jan 14;:218492320988458

Authors: Mohammad A, Benjamin SR, Mallampati S, Gnanamuthu BR, Prabhu AJ, Ninan MM

Abstract
Bacterial sternal wound infections following cardiac surgery are not uncommon. However, sternal wound infection by a fungus is a rarity, and it warrants a correct diagnosis followed by specific treatment. We report a case of Aspergillus sternal wound infection with costochondritis following cardiac surgery, and briefly review the relevant literature.

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