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An insidious case of Aspergillus Niger graft aortitis after cardiac surgery
Matteo Marro
and 6 more
April 27, 2020
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 here the first case of polyethylene-terephthalate (PETE) graft aortitis caused by A. Niger, a rare fungal agent responsible for the Aspergillus aortitis. 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.