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Isolated pulmonary native valve infectious endocarditis due to Enterococcus faecalis.

Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey·Ana Testa-Fernandez·Maria Lopez-Alvarez
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We report a case of isolated pulmonary native valve infectious endocarditis due to Enterococcus faecalis in a patient without predisposing factors. The early diagnostic suspicion plays a pivotal role in this entity. An individual clinical and echocardiographic management is mandatory in these patients.

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Endocarditis, BacterialEnterococcus faecalisGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsHeart Valve DiseasesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPulmonary ValveCase ReportsLetter

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Carlos Gonzalez-Juanatey, Ana Testa-Fernandez, Maria Lopez-Alvarez. 2006-10-02. Isolated pulmonary native valve infectious endocarditis due to Enterococcus faecalis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.01.074

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