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.
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doaj-c5f3188aba084adcbc4604913337609d2020-12-07T03:20:49ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Infectious Diseases2090-66332020-01-01202010.1155/2020/88339488833948Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and ReviewMuhannad Antoun0Yousef Hattab1Fadi-Al Akhrass2Leigh Danielle Hamilton3Infectious Disease DepartmentPulmonary and Critical Care DepartmentInfectious Disease DepartmentClinical Pharmacy ManagerLactobacillus 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8833948 |
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Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review |
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Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review |
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Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review |
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Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review |
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uncommon pathogen, lactobacillus, causing infective endocarditis: case report and review |
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Hindawi Limited |
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Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
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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. |
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