A Case of Clostridium Perfringens Endocarditis
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 748-751, 1996.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-23793
ABSTRACT
Endocarditis due to anaerobes is not a rare ocurrence. However, Clostridial endocarditis, most cases are caused by Clostridium perfringens, is an uncommon disease. Clostridium are gram positive spore forming obligate anaerobes that are found widely in soil, water, and foods. They naturally inhabit the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tract. We observed a case of Clostridium perfringens endocarditis in a 67 years old woman. Who experienced fever, chronic diarrhea and vegetation in the aortic valve.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Valva Aórtica
/
Solo
/
Esporos
/
Clostridium
/
Clostridium perfringens
/
Diarreia
/
Endocardite
/
Febre
Limite:
Idoso
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Circulation Journal
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS