Corynebacterium jeikeium native valve endocarditis following femoral access for coronary angiography.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a unique case of rapidly fatal native aortic-valve endocarditis due to Corynebacterium jeikeium, with inoculation as a complication of repeated femoral vascular access for coronary angiography.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Angiography
- Corynebacterium
- Corynebacterium Infections
- Endocarditis, Bacterial