Endocarditis caused by Enterococcus avium

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作者
PerezCastrillon, JL
MartinLuquero, M
MartinEscudero, JC
Pascual, P
Casero, A
Herreros, V
机构
[1] UNIV VALLADOLID,HOSP RIO HORTEGA,DEPT INTERNAL MED,E-47002 VALLADOLID,SPAIN
[2] UNIV VALLADOLID,HOSP RIO HORTEGA,DEPT MICROBIOL,E-47002 VALLADOLID,SPAIN
[3] UNIV VALLADOLID,HOSP RIO HORTEGA,DEPT CARDIOL,E-47002 VALLADOLID,SPAIN
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10.3109/00365549709011873
中图分类号
R51 [传染病];
学科分类号
100401 ;
摘要
Enterococcus avium has rarely been reported as a pathogen in humans. We describe a case of endocarditis caused bg E. avium. It responded to ampicillin and gentamicin, although a valve replacement was necessary for severe aortic insufficiency. This microorganism should be regarded as significant in endocarditis.
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