Fungal endocarditis accounts for 1% to 3% of all infective endocarditis cases, is associated
with high morbidity and mortality (> 70%), and presents numerous challenges during clinical …

Introduction: Candida spp. are commensal yeasts capable of causing infections such as
superficial, oral, vaginal, or systemic infections. Despite medical advances, the antifungal …

Keywords: INFECTIOUS ENDOCARDITIS, ETIOLOGY, PATHOGENESIS, EPIDEMIOLOGY,
CLASSIFICATION, CLINICAL PICTURE, DIAGNOSIS, DUKE CRITERIA …

infectious endocarditis, etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, classification, clinical picture,
diagnosis, Duke criteria, microbiological (cultural) examination, echocardiographic …

Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) remains a serious condition with a high mortality rate.
Precise identification of the PVE-associated pathogen/s and their virulence is essential for …

The global burden of invasive fungal disease (IFD) is substantial and escalating.
Combination antifungal therapy (CAF) may improve patient outcomes by reducing …

Within the oral cavity, the ability of Candida species to adhere and form biofilms is well-
recognized, especially when Candida albicans is considered. Lately, a knowledge gap has …

Candida endocarditis is a very serious manifestation of candida infections, and it has
increased in incidence over the past years. Of these, C. parapsilosis has been described as …

Abstract Background In recent years, Candida parapsilosis is recognized as a species
complex and is composed of Candida parapsilosis sensu stricto, Candida orthopsilosis and …

Background Fungal endocarditis, a rare but severe infection of the cardiac valves, is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Recurrent aortic valve fungal endocarditis …