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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
; 16(3): 362-3, 1999 Sep.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10554860
RESUMO
We present a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis and paravalvular abscess caused by the canine bacteria Capnocytophaga canimorsus in a 63-year-old man, who made a habit of snogging his pet dog. Capnocytophaga canimorsus can cause culture-negative endocarditis, therefore a high level of clinical awareness and the appropriate isolation techniques are important for making the diagnosis. Antibiotic therapy and properly timed excision of the infected focus are recommended.