First known case of Bartonella quintana endocarditis in Sweden.
Scand J Infect Dis
; 41(1): 73-5, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
In this report, we present the first known case of Bartonella endocarditis in Sweden. IgG antibody titres to Bartonella spp. were elevated but blood cultures remained negative. Sequencing of a gltA fragment from DNA extracted from heart valve tissue specimens revealed sequence homology with B. quintana.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Bartonella
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Bartonella quintana
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Endocardite Bacteriana
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Anticorpos Antibacterianos
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article