Bacillus cereus prosthetic valve endocarditis.

E Castedo; A Castro; P Martin; J Roda; C G Montero

doi:10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01163-7

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Bacillus cereus prosthetic valve endocarditis.

E Castedo·A Castro·P Martin·J Roda·C G Montero

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Abstract

Bacillus cereus is a ubiquitous organism that often contaminates microbiological cultures but rarely causes serious infections. Reports of B. cereus endocarditis are infrequent. Infection in patients with valvular heart disease is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. We describe a case of B. cereus endocarditis involving a mechanical mitral prosthesis that resolved after replacement of the prosthetic valve. We also review the previous cases reported in the literature.

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Bacillaceae Infections Bacillus cereus Endocarditis, Bacterial Female Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation Humans Middle Aged Mitral Valve Reoperation Case Reports Journal Article Review

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E Castedo, A Castro, P Martin, J Roda, C G Montero. 1999. Bacillus cereus prosthetic valve endocarditis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0003-4975(99)01163-7

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