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Scopulariopsis brevicaulis infection of prosthetic valve resembling aspergilloma on histopathology.

Authors :
Jain D
Oberoi JK
Shahi SK
Shivnani G
Wattal C
Source :
Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology [Cardiovasc Pathol] 2011 Nov-Dec; Vol. 20 (6), pp. 381-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Dec 24.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Fungal prosthetic valve endocarditis is an infrequent but serious complication of valve replacement surgery. Approximately 75% of patients are affected with Candida species. Scopulariopsis species affecting prosthetic valve is rarely reported in the literature.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-1336
Volume :
20
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiovascular pathology : the official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21185746
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carpath.2010.11.003