Mycotic aneurysm of the aorta due to group B streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae).
This report describes the successful treatment by excision and primary anatomic graft of a mycotic aortic aneurysm infected with a Group B Streptococcus.
Blackett
R L
RL
Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, U.K.
Hill
S F
SF
Bowler
I
I
Morgan
J R
JR
Heard
G E
GE
D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013290:Streptococcal Infections; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000473:pathology