Mycoplasma genitalium Endocarditis in Prosthetic Aortic Valve.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 29(10): 2164-2166, 2023 10.
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of Mycoplasma genitalium endocarditis in a prosthetic heart valve of a woman who sought care in Switzerland for acute aortic valve dysfunction 3 years after valve replacement. This unusual manifestation of infection with this bacterium was diagnosed using broad-range PCR despite suspicion of a mechanical disinsertion.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mycoplasma genitalium
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Endocardite
Limite:
Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article