Dual threat: Rhizopus and Staphylococcus hemolyticus in acute mediastinitis in an immunocompetent host

Cheong, Xiong Khee and Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera and Kori, Najma and Chang, W.X. and Chuan Hun, Ding and Khaithir, Tzar Mohd Nizam and Periyasamy, Petrick (2025) Dual threat: Rhizopus and Staphylococcus hemolyticus in acute mediastinitis in an immunocompetent host. In: ESCMID Global 2025, 11 - 15 April 2025, Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria.

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Abstract

Mediastinitis or sternal wound infection is a serious complication following coronary bypass surgery. The commonest causative organisms are Staphylococci and gram-negative bacteria. Fungal sternal wound infection, in particular molds, is rarely reported. It is usually associated with high morbidity and mortality. We described a case of a male with concurrent mucormycosis and staphylococcal sternal wound infection post bypass heart surgery, treated successfully with isavuconazole.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Poster)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	mediastinitis; Rhizopus; Staphylococcus hemolyticus
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Asst. Dr. Ummu Afeera Zainulabid
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2025 10:46
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2025 10:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121935

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