Infective Endocarditis Caused by <i>Abiotrophia Defectiva</i>: A Case Report
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Infective Endocarditis Caused by Abiotrophia Defectiva: A Case Report
Although relatively rare, infective endocarditis (IE) remains a severe disease that is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality especially in case of endocarditis caused by virulent microorganisms on valves in the left side. Appropriate antibiotic therapy is the most important component in the treatment of patients with IE. We report the case of a 67 year-old woman who was admitted f...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Medical Case Reports
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2374-2151
DOI: 10.12691/ajmcr-3-7-1