%0 Journal Article %T Candida Empyema as a Red Flag for Esophageal Rupture: A Case Report and Literature Review %A Abate %A Getahun %A Ali %A Naureen %J - %D 2020 %R https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/3935691 %X 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 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 is necessary for early identification, prompt initiation of antifungal therapy, and drainage with surgical repair to improve overall survival and outcomes %U https://www.hindawi.com/journals/criid/2020/3935691/