Uncommon Pathogen, Lactobacillus, Causing Infective Endocarditis: Case Report and Review

oleh: Muhannad Antoun, Yousef Hattab, Fadi-Al Akhrass, Leigh Danielle Hamilton

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2020-01-01

Deskripsi

Lactobacillus is not a common pathogen; however, it can contribute to opportunistic infections such as infective endocarditis (IE). Nonetheless, it has been reported as case reports in correlation with increased probiotic use, dental caries, and intravenous drug abuse.