Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by group Ve-1 bacteria (Chromobacterium typhiflavum).
A case of fatal prosthetic valve endocarditis was caused by group Ve-1 bacteria. Bacteriological characteristics and antibiotic susceptibilities are presented, as well as a brief discussion of the isolates of the Ve-1 organism in Ontario.
D002861:Chromobacterium / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged