Successful Resolution of Early-Onset Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Associated With Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases Producing With Medical Management
A 74-year-old male with a recent bioprosthetic mitral valve placement presented with dyspnea, chills, and palpitations. Blood cultures on admission grew extended spectrum β-lactamase Escherichia coli . Transthoracic echocardiogram and transesophageal echocardiography were negative for valvular veget...
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Main Authors: | Umaima Dhamrah MD (Author), Keely Johnson MD (Author), Aisha Amin MD (Author), Maurice Policar MD (Author) |
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2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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