| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3347568 | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Prosthetic valve and pacemaker lead endocarditis by Staphylococcus lugdunensis remain very rare, while the former is associated with an ominous prognosis. Two cases involving a prosthetic aortic valve and a pacemaker lead, respectively, are reported. Despite disease severity and delayed diagnosis, patients recovered fully with combined antimicrobial and surgical treatment.
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Authors
Kalliopi-Stavroula Chatzigeorgiou, Christina Ikonomopoulou, Sofia Kalogeropoulou, Nikolaos Siafakas, Georgios Giannopoulos, Anastasia Antoniadou, Panayotis T. Tassios, Ekaterini Tarpatzi, Efthymia Giannitsioti, Dimitrios Vlachakos,