Current Fungal Infection Reports Fungal Endocarditis: A Focused Review

Purpose of Review Fungal endocarditis is an uncommon and challenging condition diagnostically and with respect to management. Medical literature on this topic is limited to case series, meta-analysis, review articles, and expert opinion. Recent Findings This brief review aims to describe major themes across the broad array of potential pathogens, but with a focus on nuanced points relating to the most common etiologies. The emphasis of this review will be clinical, focusing on general and species-specific risk factors, epidemiology, diagnosis, and management. Summary The presentation of fungal endocarditis is non-specific and requires a high degree of clinical suspicion to make the diagnosis. Candida, Aspergillus , and Histoplasma are the most common causative agents, and while they share common trends, they have very distinct differences in epidemiology, diagnosis, and management.