Abstract:INTRODUCTION
Lactobacillus species are rare human pathogens but have been implicated in a variety of infections, including bacteremia and endocarditis, with Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus rhamnosus among the most frequently isolated species. Endocarditis due to Lactobacillus represents <0.5% of all cases of endocarditis and are associated with structural heart diseases, recent surgery, extended antibiotic and probiotic use and immuno-deficiency. We report a case of Lactobacillus… Show more
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