Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5952042 | Cardiovascular Pathology | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The role of biofilm in prosthetic valve endocarditis is discussed. The importance of microscopy for prosthetic valves, even when no vegetations are present, is highlighted along with correlation of pathologic findings with culture results.
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Authors
Silvia Bosio, Surbhi Leekha, Scott I. Gamb, Alan J. Wright, Christine L. Terrell, Dylan V. Miller,