Hemolytic anemia due to native valve subacute endocarditis with Actinomyces israelii infection
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چکیده
This case highlights the importance of considering infectious etiology in the management of hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia associated with infectious endocarditis is rare. Actinomyces endocarditis is a rare occurrence and is very challenging to diagnose given the challenges to culture the organism.
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