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J Assoc Physicians India
; 58: 319-22, 2010 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21117353
ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis due to uncommon organisms or at uncommon sites presents a diagnostic challenge. Because signs and symptoms can be nonspecific and vary greatly, a high index of suspicion is necessary. We have recently treated two such cases, one due to HACEK organism (Eikenella corrodens) in a patient with established valvular heart disease and other of right sided endocarditis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This report describes the diagnostic difficulties faced.