Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review

Lactobacillus is not a common pathogen; however, it can contribute to opportunistic infections such as infective endocarditis (IE). Nonetheless, it has been reported as case reports in correlation with increased probiotic use, dental caries, and intravenous drug abuse.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Muhannad Antoun, Yousef Hattab, Fadi-Al Akhrass, Leigh Danielle Hamilton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8833948