Haemophilus influenzae endocarditis
Blair, T.P.; Baker, W.P.
Southern Medical Journal 78(6): 759-760
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348 PMID: 3873710 Document Number: 250697
Haemophilus influenzae endocarditis on a prosthetic valve has previously been reported only once. Routine physical and laboratory evaluation does not distinguish endocarditis from this organism from other causes of endocarditis. Our patient with prosthetic mitral valve endocarditis was successfully treated with antibiotics, but surgery was subsequently required for congestive heart failure from valve dehiscence.