Biofilm on Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Tubing as a Cause of Treatment Failure in Coccidioidal Meningitis

Davis, Larry E.; Cook, Guy; Costerton, J. William

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Biofilm on Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Tubing as a Cause of Treatment Failure in Coccidioidal Meningitis

Published Date:

Apr 2002

Source:

Emerg Infect Dis. 8(4):376-379.

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Davis, Larry E. ; Cook, Guy ; Costerton, J. William ;

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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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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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