The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Apr 2002
Case ReportsCandida parapsilosis: two cases of endocarditis in association with the Toronto stentless porcine valve.
Candida parapsilosis endocarditis in association with prosthetic heart valves is rare. We report the first two cases of C. parapsilosis endocarditis on the Toronto stentless porcine valve (TSPV) and the first reported case of successful elimination of infection without lifelong antifungal therapy.