Osteomyelitis and possible endocarditis secondary to Lactococcus garvieae: a first case report.
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.
Medical subject headings
- Endocarditis, Bacterial
- Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
- Lactococcus
- Osteomyelitis