Rare Case of Infective Endocarditis Cause by Candida Auris

Abstract

Out of 150 described candida species, 10% are known to cause infections in Humans. Candida albicans was the most common cause of invasive candidiasis but according to the CDC the total number of confirmed cases of candida Auris in the duration of (September 2020 -august 2021) total of 3043 in USA and become superbug and becomes emerging multidrug resistant infection. Candida Auris was first described in a Japanese patient in 2009, after being isolated from external ear canal. This species is associated mostly with hospital environment, where it can survive on different surfaces for long periods. C. Auris has been associated with multiple outbreaks throughout the world. It is multidrug resistant and is considered as one of the most serious emerging pathogens of public health importance. Candida Auris infection incidence is significantly higher in the patients with primary or acquired immunosuppression. It can cause infection in all age groups with, most of reported cases isolating Candida Auris from blood and other deep-seated site of injection. We presented the case report of infective endocarditis caused by candida Arius and helps to provide more awareness that earlier intervention might reduce mortality and morbidity.

Candida auris from colonisation to candidemia: A four‐year study

“…In any case, C. auris can cause intra‐hospital outbreaks and can complicate patients management, so infection control practices must always be followed. Complications of candidemia, such as endophtalmitis and endocarditis, are less common than for other Candida spp., as only a few case reports were previously described 46,47 . However, a higher risk for persistence and recurrence have been described for C. auris than for other species 48 …”

“…Complications of candidemia, such as endophtalmitis and endocarditis, are less common than for other Candida spp., as only a few case reports were previously described. 46,47 However, a higher risk for persistence and recurrence have been described for C. auris than for other species. 48 The main limitations of this study are its retrospective methodology and the use of VITEK 2® method for the AST of colonisation samples, which might have led to an overestimation of the resistance.…”