Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review

Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Background.Candida empyema is a rare entity with an extremely high mortality rate.We present a case of multi species Candida empyema in an immunocompetent female Apparel patient with Boerhaave syndrome secondary to retching and vomiting after heroin withdrawal.This case highlights an unusual presentation of a common infection but stresses on the fact that a high index of suspicion Dryer Condensing Vent Kit is necessary for early identification, prompt initiation of antifungal therapy, and drainage with surgical repair to improve overall survival and outcomes.