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Staphylococcus aureus pericarditis in HIV-infected patients

C F Decker1, C U Tuazon

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.

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|February 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Serious Staphylococcus aureus infections, including pericarditis, are a risk for HIV patients due to colonization and catheter use. Early detection and treatment are crucial, but mortality remains high, especially with S. aureus.

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