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Prosthetic valve endocarditis by opportunistic pathogens.

A Juffe, A L Miranda, J J Rufilanchas

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |February 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Opportunistic infections causing endocarditis after prosthetic valve surgery are increasing. This study details six cases, highlighting diagnostic and treatment challenges for these rare but serious complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Prosthetic valve surgery can lead to endocarditis.
    • Opportunistic microorganisms are increasingly implicated in these infections.
    • The clinical presentation of endocarditis is evolving due to these pathogens.