Pneumococcal urinary antigen test: A tool for pneumococcal aortitis diagnosis?
Introduction: Aortitis is rare. The etiological diagnosis is difficult but essential for treatment. Even with appropriate treatment mortality remains high. We present a case of pneumococcal aortitis followed by a brief review of the literature. Presentation of Case: In this case, the aortic disease...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-01-01
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| Series: | IDCases |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250918300647 |