Native valve endocarditis due to Escherichia coli infection: a case report and review of the literature

Native valve endocarditis due to Escherichia coli infection: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Infective endocarditis due to Escherichia coli is a rare disease but is increasing in frequency, especially among older women. In addition, its mortality rate is higher than that of endocarditis due to the HACEK-group gram-negative bacteria (Haemophilus spp., Aggregatibacter spp....

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Main Authors: Nobuhiro Akuzawa, Masahiko Kurabayashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Escherichia coli
Excessive alcohol consumption
Infective endocarditis
Purulent spondylitis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0929-7

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