Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis following cardiac catheterisation.
We report the case of a 77 year old with Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis following cardiac catheterisation via a femoral approach. We underline the association between this pathogen and inguinal skin breaks, and discuss the potential diagnostic pitfalls in clinical and laboratory diagnosis.
Matthews
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Missouris
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Jordaan
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Lessing
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D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents