Infective endocarditis of the aortic valve caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and treated medically in a patient on haemodialysis
SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2012; 12 (1): 120-123
in English
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ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis [IE] in patients on dialysis is a serious infection with a high mortality rate. It is usually caused by Gram positive bacteria with Gram negative organisms being relatively rare as a cause. Recommended treatment usually involves surgical valve replacement and the extended use of antibiotics. Successful treatment with antibiotics alone is rare. We report a case of IE caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a patient on dialysis treated solely with antibiotics
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Aortic Valve
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Amikacin
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Echocardiography
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Ceftazidime
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Renal Dialysis
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J.
Year:
2012
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