Bacteroides fragilis isolated post mortem from an abscess in a myocardial infarct.
An unusual case of an abscess complicating a myocardial infarct is described. Similar cases reported so far are reviewed, with special attention to modes of presentation, possible sources of infection and complications.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology; D001441:Bacteroides fragilis / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology