Mycobacterium abscessus Endocarditis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Infective endocarditis owing to Mycobacterium abscessus infection is rarely reported. Most cases of infective endocarditis caused by Mycobacterium abscessus are seen in patients after valve replacement. Although early surgical intervention is recommended and medical treatment with antibiotics accord...

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Main Authors: Wei-Chung Tsai, Hsiao-Cheng Hsieh, Ho-Ming Su, Po-Liang Lu, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Sheng-Hsiung Sheu, Wen-Ter Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2008-09-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X09700051