Kissing Abscess Type Infective Endocarditis Caused by Streptococcus tigurinus: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 23, Issue 3
Abstract
Streptococcus tigurinus is associated with infective endocarditis and meningitis. Due to its similarity to other species it has been underreported. We report the case of a 46 years old patient with 3 months of intermittent fever and asthenia and a blood culture positive for S. tigurinus.
Authors and Affiliations
Leslie Soto-Arquiñigo, Manuel Sánchez, Luis Pampa, Milagros Falcón, Rodrigo Zea-Vera, German Málaga
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