Infective Endocarditis of the Aortic Valve caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Treated Medically in a Patient on Haemodialysis
Infective endocarditis (IE) in patients on dialysis is a serious infection with a high mortality rate. It is usually caused by Gram positive bacteria with Gram negative organisms being relatively rare as a cause. Recommended treatment usually involves surgical valve replacement and the extended use...
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Sultan Qaboos University
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/includes/tng/pub/tNG_download.asp?id=a5e9d091863afc89f8a84b43c2955f56 |