Two cases of Francisella tularensis subspecies Holarctica prosthetic valve endocarditis, and review of the literature.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
; 2024 Sep 06.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-39240271
ABSTRACT
Francisella tularensis endocarditis is rare and difficult to diagnose, and only a few cases have been described. We report two new cases of endocarditis due to F. tularensis subsp. holarctica, with a favorable evolution after appropriate antibiotic therapy and valve replacement surgery, and review the 5 other cases reported in the literature. This rare infection may be suspected based on the local epidemiology and the patient's exposure factors. A regimen of ciprofloxacin and gentamicin, combined with surgical valve replacement if necessary, appears to be effective in treating F. tularensis endocarditis.
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01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Francia
Country of publication:
Alemania