Aspergillus Calidoustus Endocarditis in a Child after Cardiac Surgery: Case Report

Abstract

We report a case of a 14-year-old male with Aspergillus calidoustus endocarditis occurring in an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene conduit for Tetralogy of Fallot. Aspergillus calidoustus is a concerning newly described species that is often resistant to voriconazole. Our patient was optimally treated by using antifungal therapy active against the fungus and surgical resection of the infected tissue.