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TL;DR
The patient was readmitted 4 years later with fever, night sweats, and chest pain, leading to the discovery of new vegetations on the re-inserted RV-PA conduit, necessitating a second surgical approach.
Frontiers in Pediatrics · 6 authors, 3 centres
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The patient was readmitted 4 years later with fever, night sweats, and chest pain, leading to the discovery of new vegetations on the re-inserted RV-PA conduit, necessitating a second surgical approach.
The patient was readmitted 4 years later with fever, night sweats, and chest pain, leading to the discovery of new vegetations on the re-inserted RV-PA conduit, necessitating a second surgical approach. The authors highlight the diagnostic challenges of fungal endocarditis and the lack of standardized treatment for T. asahii infections. The discussion notes that recurrence is common despite prolonged antifungal therapy, and surgery is often required due to drug inefficacy. The implication is that a high index of suspicion and early intervention are critical for improving prognosis in this rare but serious condition.