Streptococcus agalactiae endocarditis.
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Dans Anglais
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| ID: sea-92656
ABSTRACT
Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) is a rare cause of infective endocarditis, which is associated with a high mortality rate. Endocarditis in adults is generally related to immunocompromised states. We hereby report the case of a 35 year old man who presented with fever and delirium in whom aortic valve endocarditis due to S. agalactiae was detected. Though most patients with S. agalactiae endocarditis need surgical intervention along with antibiotics, our patient improved with medical therapy alone.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Pénicillines
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Infections à streptocoques
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Streptococcus agalactiae
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Perfusions veineuses
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Humains
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Mâle
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Gentamicine
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Études de suivi
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Résultat thérapeutique
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Adulte
Type d'étude:
Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
langue:
Anglais
Année:
2001
Type:
Article
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