Pacemaker lead infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus

Pacemaker lead infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus

We report a case of pacemaker lead infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus that was successfully treated by surgery and with voriconazole. This infection is rare and dangerous. When it is suspected, transesophageal echocardiography should be performed to look for lead-attached vegetations and the...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of internal medicine 2006-05, Vol.17 (3), p.209-210
Hauptverfasser: Marchena Yglesias, Pablo Javier, Rodríguez, José Antonio Nieto, García, Gregorio Arranz, Sanchís, David Vaño, Muños, Natividad Sánchez-Manjavacas, Nuñez, José Francisco Dimas
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Sprache:eng
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Aspergillus fumigatus
Fungal endocarditis
Pacemaker leads
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Zusammenfassung:We report a case of pacemaker lead infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus that was successfully treated by surgery and with voriconazole. This infection is rare and dangerous. When it is suspected, transesophageal echocardiography should be performed to look for lead-attached vegetations and the entire pacing system should be removed.
ISSN:0953-6205
1879-0828
DOI:10.1016/j.ejim.2005.11.017