Fungal endocarditis
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Fungal Endocarditis
Fungal endocarditis is a rare and fatal condition. The Candida and Aspergillus species are the two most common etiologic fungi found responsible for fungal endocarditis. Fever and changing heart murmur are the most common clinical manifestations. Some patients may have a fever of unknown origin as the onset symptom. The diagnosis of fungal endocarditis is challenging, and diagnosis of prostheti...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0102-7638
DOI: 10.5935/1678-9741.20160016