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[Mitral valve endocarditis caused by Salmonella enteritidis]
1Abt. Kardiologie und Nephrologie, Städtische Kliniken Dortmund.
Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|October 1, 1993
Summary
Salmonella enteritidis infections are increasing, causing more enteritis and sepsis. This case highlights infective endocarditis in a 65-year-old woman without prior gastroenteritis, successfully treated with surgery and ciprofloxacin.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Recent shifts in Salmonella enteritidis epidemiology show increased enteritis and sepsis cases.
- Infective endocarditis is a serious complication of bloodstream infections.