Abstract
Prosthetic valve and pacemaker lead endocarditis by Staphylococcus lugdunensis remain very rare, while the former is associated with an ominous prognosis. Two cases involving a prosthetic aortic valve and a pacemaker lead, respectively, are reported. Despite disease severity and delayed diagnosis, patients recovered fully with combined antimicrobial and surgical treatment.
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MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Aortic Valve / microbiology
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / surgery*
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Female
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Heart Valve Prosthesis / microbiology
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Middle Aged
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Pacemaker, Artificial / microbiology
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Prognosis
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy*
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcal Infections / surgery*
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Staphylococcus lugdunensis / drug effects*
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Staphylococcus lugdunensis / isolation & purification
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Treatment Outcome