Lactococcus lactis endocarditis and liver abscess in an immunocompetent patient: a case report and review of the literature

Lactococcus lactis endocarditis and liver abscess in an immunocompetent patient: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Over the last two decades, several cases of infections caused by Lactococcus lactis have been reported. This Gram-positive coccus is considered non-pathogenic for humans. However, in some rare cases, it can cause serious infections such as endocarditis, peritonitis, and intra-abd...

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Main Authors: Wahib Lahlou, Abderrahim Bourial, Taib Maaouni, Ahmed Bensaad, Ilham Bensahi, Mohamed Sabry, Mohamed Miguil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Endocarditis
Lactococcus lactis
Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris
Liver abscess
Splenic infarction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03676-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-022-03676-1

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