TREATMENT OF NATIVE VALVE CANDIDA ENDOCARDITIS WITH FLUCONAZOLE

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作者
WELLS, CJ
LEECH, GJ
LEVER, AML
WANSBROUGHJONES, MH
机构
[1] ST GEORGE HOSP,CARDIAC UNIT,LONDON SW17 0QT,ENGLAND
[2] ST GEORGE HOSP,CLIN INFECT UNIT,LONDON SW17 0QT,ENGLAND
[3] UNIV CAMBRIDGE,ADDENBROOKES HOSP,SCH CLIN MED,DEPT MED,CAMBRIDGE,ENGLAND
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10.1016/S0163-4453(95)80033-6
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R51 [传染病];
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100401 ;
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Candida endocarditis of native valves is difficult to diagnose and treat. The majority of cases require valve replacement and long term amphotericin treatment. We describe a case of Candida endocarditis which was successfully managed with fluconazole without valve replacement. The patient has now been reviewed for 4.5 years from the time of diagnosis and 39 months since treatment was discontinued.
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