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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Davis, Larry E. ; Cook, Guy ; Costerton, J. William ;
Davis, Larry E. ; Cook, Guy ; Costerton, J. William ; Less -
Description:
We describe a case of recurrent coccidioidal meningitis in which a fungal biofilm on the tip of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt tubing was likely responsible for a 4-year persistence of Coccidioides immitis, despite the patient's taking an adequate dosage of fluconazole. Fungal biofilms should be considered as a cause for treatment failure and fungal persistence, especially when artificial prostheses or indwelling catheters are present.
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Antifungal Agents
Biofilms
Coccidioides
Coccidioidomycosis
Equipment Contamination
Fluconazole
Humans
Male
Meningitis, Fungal
Middle Aged
Research
Treatment Failure
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 8(4):376-379.
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Main Document Checksum:
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