Group A streptococcus endocarditis in children: 2 cases and a review of the literature

Group A streptococcus endocarditis in children: 2 cases and a review of the literature

Abstract Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as endocarditis caused by microorganisms (bacteria or fungi) involving either the heart or great vessels. The clinical course of IE can be complicated by cardiac dysfunction and bacterial embolization to virtually any organ. Staphylococcus a...

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Main Authors: Nao Ogura, Kouki Tomari, Tomotada Takayama, Naoya Tonegawa, Teppei Okawa, Takashi Matsuoka, Mami Nakayashiro, Tsutomu Matsumora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Group A Streptococcus
Infective endocarditis
Serotype
emm type
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-3736-6

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