Osteomyelitis and possible endocarditis secondary to Lactococcus garvieae: a first case report.

James, P R; Hardman, S M; Patterson, D L · Postgrad Med J · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Although osteomyelitis is commonly caused by staphylococcal infection, the first case of a lumbar osteomyelitis secondary to Lactococcus garvieae is reported. The case was complicated by possible endocarditis of an aortic valve prosthesis.

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