Fusobacterium species cardiac device infective endocarditis diagnosed via molecular methods
Background: Endocarditis of an implanted cardiac device is difficult to diagnose but has a high morbidity and mortality if left untreated. We present a case of culture negative endocarditis due to Fusobacterium species detected using molecular methods. Case report: An 81-year-old female presents wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Clinical Infection in Practice |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590170222000231 |