Propionibacterium acnes: A Treatable Cause of Constrictive Pericarditis
In this case report we share a case of infective Pericarditis caused by Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) in an immune-competent, nonsurgical patient. This case and review will illustrate the importance of considering P. acnes as a cause of idiopathic pericardial effusion and effusive constrictive...
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Main Authors: | Daniel Cruz, Haitham Ahmed, Yousuf Gandapur, M. Roselle Abraham |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2015-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/193272 |
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