Candida costochondritis associated with recent intravenous drug use

Candida osteoarticular infections are being reported with increasing frequency, possibly due to an expanding population at risk. However, Candida costochondritis is uncommon. We report two cases of Candida costochondritis in patients who presented with subacute-onset chest wall swelling and whose on...

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Published in:IDCases 2016-01, Vol.4 (C), p.59-61
Main Authors: Crawford, Simeon J., Swan, Christopher D., Boutlis, Craig S., Reid, Alistair B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Candida costochondritis
Case Report
Intravenous drug use
Invasive candidiasis
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Summary:Candida osteoarticular infections are being reported with increasing frequency, possibly due to an expanding population at risk. However, Candida costochondritis is uncommon. We report two cases of Candida costochondritis in patients who presented with subacute-onset chest wall swelling and whose only identifiable risk factor was a history of recent intravenous drug use.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2016.04.002