Candida albicans endocarditis in a drug addict
Ben-Yoseph, R.; Wellisch, G.; Levi, M.; Bassan, H.M.
Harefuah 108(2): 72-73
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-7768 PMID: 3996974 Document Number: 257953
Following i.v. drug injection, a 29-yr-old narcotic addict developed candida endocarditis due to C. albicans. Combined medical and surgical treatment resulted in complete recovery. A benign outcome in such cases depends on correct diagnosis and aggressive management.
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