Subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) due to Streptococcus gordonii

Endocarditis is an inflammatory state of the endothelium that promotes thrombus formation and tissue damage on the surface of heart valves. Recent studies have reported endocarditis mortality rates ranging from 12% to 46% (2008). The Streptococcus gordonii is a normal inhabitant of the human oral ca...

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Main Authors: Raffaella Battista, Adriana Raddi, Francesco Labonia, Marcello Raffone, Alessia Sommella, Marina Pedicelli, Michele Di Cecio, Riccardo Smeraglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2518