Title of article :
Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis following cardiac catheterisation
Author/Authors :
P.C. Matthews، نويسنده , , CG Missouris، نويسنده , , J. Jordaan، نويسنده , , MPA Lessing، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2008
Abstract :
We report the case of a 77 year old with Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis following cardiac catheterisation via a femoral approach. We underline the association between this pathogen and inguinal skin breaks, and discuss the potential diagnostic pitfalls in clinical and laboratory diagnosis.
Keywords :
Staphylococcus lugdunensis , blood cultures , complications , Infective endocarditis , Cardiac catheterisation
Journal title :
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal title :
International Journal of Cardiology
