Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review

Lactobacillus is not a common pathogen; however, it can contribute to opportunistic infections such as infective endocarditis (IE). Nonetheless, it has been reported as case reports in correlation with increased probiotic use, dental caries, and intravenous drug abuse.

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Published in:Case reports in infectious diseases 2020-11, Vol.2020 (2020), p.1-4
Main Authors: Hamilton, Leigh Danielle, Akhrass, Fadi-Al, Hattab, Yousef, Antoun, Muhannad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Bacteria
Blood
Case Report
Case reports
Diabetes
Ejection fraction
Endocarditis
Infections
Laboratories
Liver cirrhosis
Meningitis
Organisms
Patients
Penicillin
Peritonitis
Probiotics
Surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
Vegetation
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Summary:Lactobacillus is not a common pathogen; however, it can contribute to opportunistic infections such as infective endocarditis (IE). Nonetheless, it has been reported as case reports in correlation with increased probiotic use, dental caries, and intravenous drug abuse.
ISSN:2090-6625
2090-6633
DOI:10.1155/2020/8833948