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Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Candida empyema is a rare entity with an extremely high mortality rate.We present a case of multi species Candida empyema in an immunocompetent female patient with Boerhaave syndrome secondary to retching and vomiting after heroin withdrawal.
This case highlights an unusual presentation of a common infection but stresses on the fact that a high index of suspicion is necessary for early identification, prompt initiation of antifungal therapy, and drainage with surgical repair to improve overall survival and outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali, Naureen& Abate, Getahun. 2020. Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148144
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali, Naureen& Abate, Getahun. Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148144
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali, Naureen& Abate, Getahun. Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148144
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148144