Author/Authors :
Malhotra، S. نويسنده M.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology. , , Shweta، S. نويسنده bM.D. Senior Resident, Department of Microbiology. , , Bhatia، N.J.K. نويسنده M.D. Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology. , , Suruchi، S. نويسنده M.D. Senior Resident, Department of Microbiology. , , Hans، C. نويسنده M.D. Professor and Head, Department of Microbiology. ,
Abstract :
Fungal pericarditis is a rare entity especially in an immune competent host. Here we report a rare case of Candida albicans causing pericarditis in a 4 year old immune competent child. She presented with high grade fever and difficult breathing. The diagnosis was made by X ray Chest and confirmed by microbiological investigations on the drained pus material. The patient did not respond to surgical intervention and antimicrobial therapy and succumbed to her illness.
