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Infective endocarditis due to Actinomyces neuii.

Authors :
Cohen E
Bishara J
Medalion B
Sagie A
Garty M
Source :
Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases [Scand J Infect Dis] 2007; Vol. 39 (2), pp. 180-3.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Actinomyces endocarditis is very rare. At present the only Actinomyces species identified causing endocarditis are A. israelii, A. bovis, A. viscosus, A. pyogenes, A. meyeri and A. funkei. We here report the first case of endocarditis caused by Actinomyces neuii.

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Subjects :
Actinomycosis therapy
Aged
Anti-Bacterial Agents adverse effects
Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
Endocarditis, Bacterial therapy
Humans
Male
Actinomyces classification
Actinomycosis diagnosis
Endocarditis, Bacterial microbiology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0036-5548
Volume :
39
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17366042
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00365540600802007
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