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Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
; 43(5): 999-1002, 2024 May.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38376633
RESUMO
This case report details the management of a 79-year-old male with recurrent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus capitis bacteremia and endocarditis. The patient's clinical journey encompassed multiple hospital admissions, with challenges in managing endocarditis, pacemaker replacements, and potential cutaneous sources of infection. The treatment regimen included intravenous antibiotic therapy during hospitalization and suppressive antibiotic treatment upon discharge, alongside a decolonization strategy for his scalp lesions.