| Endocarditis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7043748 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, a small, gram-negative bacillus with fastidious growth requirements, is a rare cause of endocarditis. The clinical course of this disease is characterized by long duration of symptoms before diagnosis (average of three months), prolonged incubation before growth (average of six days), and a high embolic rate. The optimal antimicrobial regimen cannot be determined from available data, but the combination of ampicillin and an aminoglycoside may offer the best chance for cure. Two cases are presented, one successfully treated. Previously reported cases are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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T P Blair; J Seibel; E Oldfield; S W Berg; W Karney; W P Baker |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 75 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 1982 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1982-07-22 Completed Date: 1982-07-22 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 559-61 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Actinobacillus Infections
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complications*,
diagnosis Aminoglycosides / therapeutic use Ampicillin / therapeutic use Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use* Bacteriological Techniques Embolism / etiology Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy, etiology*, microbiology Heart Failure / etiology Humans Male Middle Aged |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Aminoglycosides; 0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 69-53-4/Ampicillin |
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