Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.809**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2474-1655
- DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655
Major Scope
- Inflammation
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Gastroenterology
- Chronic Disease
- Internal Medicine
- ENT
- Pediatrics
- Sleep Medicine and Disorders
Abstract
Citation: Ann Clin Case Rep. 2017;2(1):1343.DOI: 10.25107/2474-1655.1343
Propionibacterium acnes Infection of a Mitral Annuloplasty Ring
Valentino MA, Saxena S, Vira A and Tecce M
Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
Department of Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
*Correspondance to: Valentino MA
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Abstract:
Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes) is a Gram-positive bacillus which is part of the normal human skin flora. As such, this organism is typically considered a contaminant when grown in blood cultures. However, P. acnes is increasingly being recognized as a rare cause of infective endocarditis. This case describes P. acnes infection of a mitral valve annuloplasty ring and highlights the emerging role of this organism as a cause of culture-negative endocarditis, particularly in the setting of intracardiac devices or prostheses.
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Valentino MA, Saxena S, Vira A, Tecce M. Propionibacterium acnes Infection of a Mitral Annuloplasty Ring. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2017; 2: 1343.
