Peptostreptococcus infective endocarditis and bacteremia. Analysis of cases at a tertiary medical center and review of the literature.
Anaerobe
; 16(4): 327-30, 2010 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Peptostreptococcus infective endocarditis is rare but associated with high morbidity. We report two cases and evaluate all positive blood cultures for Peptostreptococcus at our institution, followed by a review of the literature. This organism causes a subacute presentation and cardiac valve pathology is a risk factor. Penicillin remains the treatment of choice.
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Peptostreptococcus
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Infecções por Bactérias Gram-Positivas
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Bacteriemia
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Endocardite
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En
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article