Abstract
The Salmonella species is an extremely rare cause of infective endocarditis. This case report is for Salmonella spp. group B proven by positive multiple blood cultures, and positive intraoperative culture from the vegetation of the mitral valve prosthesis.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage
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Ciprofloxacin / administration & dosage
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Endocarditis / drug therapy
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Endocarditis / microbiology*
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Female
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Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
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Heart Valve Prosthesis / microbiology
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Mitral Valve* / diagnostic imaging
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / diagnostic imaging
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / drug therapy
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / microbiology*
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Salmonella / isolation & purification*
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Salmonella Infections / complications*
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Ciprofloxacin