Progression of Lactobacillus plantarum prosthetic valve endocarditis followed by transesophageal echocardiogram

Progression of Lactobacillus plantarum prosthetic valve endocarditis followed by transesophageal echocardiogram

Endocarditis due to Lactobacillus species is extremely rare. We report an uncommon case of Lactobacillus plantarum bioprosthetic aortic valve endocarditis, presenting with severe aortic steno-regurgitation, which responded to conventional medical and surgical treatment. This case provides a better u...

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Main Authors: Annamaria Tavernese, Maria Stelitano, Agnese Mauceri, Rocco Mollace, Giuseppe Uccello, Francesco Romeo, Valeria Cammalleri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Endocarditis
Lactobacillus Plantarum
Bioprosthetic aortic valve
Cardiology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197122030374X

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