Mycotic aneurysm is an aneurysm infected because of-
A mycotic aneurysm is a dilation of an aery due to damage of the vessel wall by an infection. It is also referred to as infected aneurysm. The term "mycotic" referring to fungal is a misnomer as various organisms including predominantly bacterial can cause the aneurysm. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 345
Fungal infection
Blood-borne infection (Intravascular)
Infection introduced from outside (extravascular)
Both intravascular and extravascular infection
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