Endocarditis caused by Aspergillus species in injection drug users

Clin Infect Dis. 2001 Oct 15;33(8):e97-9. doi: 10.1086/323564. Epub 2001 Sep 20.

Abstract

Aspergillus endocarditis is a rare event; a very few cases have been reported in injection drug users (IDUs) and patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We report 2 proven cases and 1 highly suggestive case of Aspergillus endocarditis in IDUs, 2 of whom were infected with HIV, and discuss some related clinical and pathogenic aspects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis / diagnosis*
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology
  • Aspergillus / isolation & purification*
  • Endocarditis / diagnosis*
  • Endocarditis / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications*