PROPIONIBACTERIUM-ACNES ENDOCARDITIS

Authors
CORNE P GAL E YECHE S REYNAUD D DUBOIS A
Citation
P. Corne et al., PROPIONIBACTERIUM-ACNES ENDOCARDITIS, Medecine et maladies infectieuses, 27(12), 1997, pp. 1039-1040
Citations number
5
Journal title
Medecine et maladies infectieuses → ACNP
ISSN journal
0399077X
Volume
27
Issue
12
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1039 - 1040
Database
ISI
SICI code
0399-077X(1997)27:12<1039:PE>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Endocarditis caused by Propionibacterium acnes is very rare. A new cas e is reported, involving a native mitral valve. Trans-esophageal echoc ardiography is essential for a rapid diagnosis. There are no guideline ss on antibiotic therapy.