Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by Propionibacterium acnes
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Chronic prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Propionibacterium acnes: an unexpected cause of prosthetic valve dysfunction.
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES To determine the characteristics of Propionibacterium acnes prosthetic valve endocarditis (PAPVE). METHODS Prospective descriptive study of 16 consecutive cases of PAPVE. RESULTS Seven patients developed PAPVE early and 9 developed it late. In all those who developed PAPVE late, there was a history of mucocutaneous barrier manipulation. The delay in diagnosis was...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.296.6634.1444