Transplantation of yeast-infected cardiac allografts: a report of 2 cases

Gamma, R; Carrel, T; Schmidli, J; Zimmerli, S; Tanner, Hildegard; Hullin, R; Mohacsi, PJ (2005). Transplantation of yeast-infected cardiac allografts: a report of 2 cases. Journal of heart and lung transplantation, 24(8), pp. 1159-62. New York, N.Y.: Elsevier 10.1016/j.healun.2004.07.015

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For the first time in the literature to date, we report 2 cases of transplantation of yeast-infected cardiac allografts. In both cases, endocardial vegetations were observed before graft implantation. Microbiologic samples grew yeasts: Rhodotorula glutinis was found close to the left atrial appendage in the first case and Candida parapsilosis was identified in a vegetation located at the base of the tricuspid valve in the second case. We discuss the possible routes of donor organ infection and management of these 2 unusual cases.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Further Contribution)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Cardiovascular Disorders (DHGE) > Clinic of Cardiology 04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Haematology, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Laboratory Medicine and Hospital Pharmacy (DOLS) > Clinic of Infectiology
UniBE Contributor:	Zimmerli, Stephan, Tanner, Hildegard
Subjects:	600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
ISSN:	1053-2498
ISBN:	16102465
Publisher:	Elsevier
Submitter:	Factscience Import
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 15:00
Last Modified:	02 Mar 2023 23:22
Publisher DOI:	10.1016/j.healun.2004.07.015
PubMed ID:	16102465
Web of Science ID:	000231300600039
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/25699 (FactScience: 60761)