Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Candida albicans treated successfully with medical treatment alone.
2004
Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) caused by Candida species is associated with high morbidity and mortality. A combination of surgical resection and antifungal drug therapy is the golden standard for treatment, yet surgical intervention is not possible in all cases of Candida PVE. We report a case of PVE due to Candida albicans cured by medical treatment alone. This case suggests that, in some instances, Candida PVE can be managed medically with antifungal therapy. Such a conservative approach should be applied with caution and necessitates very close follow-up on a long-term basis.
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