Legionella longbeachae and Endocarditis
We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of ga...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/1/11-0579_article |