An unusual case of Scedosporium apiospermum fungaemia in an immunocompetent patient with a left ventricular assist device and an implantable cardiac device

• Published in: Access microbiology Vol. 2; no. 9
• Main Authors: Tan, Shireen Yan Ling, Chung, Shimin Jasmine, Tan, Teing Ee, Teo, Louis, Tan, Ban Hock, Tan, Yen Ee
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Microbiology Society 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Case Report

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)-related infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with fungal infections being particularly difficult to manage. We report a case of an immunocompetent 39-year-old male with an LVAD and an implantable cardiac device (ICD) who developed fatal Sce...