Haemophilus influenzae endocarditis.
Haemophilus influenzae endocarditis on a prosthetic valve has previously been reported only once. Routine physical and laboratory evaluation does not distinguish endocarditis from this organism from other causes of endocarditis. Our patient with prosthetic mitral valve endocarditis was successfully treated with antibiotics, but surgery was subsequently required for congestive heart failure from valve dehiscence.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008943:Mitral Valve; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012086:Reoperation
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents