Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta probably caused by Bacillus cereus: a case report
Abstract Background An infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a rare clinical condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with fast-growing aortic aneurysms show a high incidence of rupture. Gram-positive organisms, such as the Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species, are the mo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4602-2 |