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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Main Authors: Muhannad Antoun, Yousef Hattab, Fadi-Al Akhrass, Leigh Danielle Hamilton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8833948
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