Subacute pericardial abscess after aortic valve replacement: a case report

Subacute pericardial abscess after aortic valve replacement: a case report

Abstract Background Purulent pericarditis is an infectious disease, frequently caused by gram-positive bacteria, that is rarely observed in healthy individuals, and is often associated with predisposing conditions. Case presentation Here, we present the case of an Escherichia coli post-surgical loca...

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Main Authors: Ilenia Magnani, Alberto Spadotto, Pasquale Paolisso, Alberto Foà, Carlo Savini, Davide Pacini, Carmine Pizzi, Nazzareno Galiè
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Pericardial abscess
Purulent pericarditis
Constrictive pericarditis
Escherichia coli
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05063-x

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