Streptococcus agalactiae Native Valve Endocarditis: Uncommon Presentation of Multiple Myeloma
Adults with chronic immunosuppressive conditions are at an increased risk for Streptococcus agalactiae endocarditis, which is typically characterized by acute onset, presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction and frequent complications. We report a rare case of a 74 years old man pres...
Main Authors: | Ana Pinho Oliveira, Anne Delgado, Cláudia Martins, Pedro Gama |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ordem dos Médicos
2016-08-01
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Series: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
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Online Access: | https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/7246 |
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