| Literature DB >> 3826124 |
J M Vose, P W Smith, M Henry, D Colan.
Abstract
Recurrent bacterial endocarditis is associated with several risk factors including parenteral drug abuse, past valvular heart disease, and periodontitis. Recurrence rates vary from 2 to 18 percent for a single recurrence, and 1 to 5 percent for two recurrences. An unusual case study of a patient experiencing three episodes of bacterial endocarditis following dental work is described. The episodes occurred at least one year apart and were characterized by biochemically identical strains of Streptococcus mutans.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3826124 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9343(87)90111-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Med ISSN: 0002-9343 Impact factor: 4.965