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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0929-7 |