Lactobacillus Bacteremia and Endocarditis: Review of 45 Cases
Abstract
Lactobacilli are part of normal gastrointestinal and genitourinary flora but are an uncommon cause of bacteremia. We reviewed the cases of 45 patients with clinically significant lactobacillus bacteremia occurring over 15 years. Underlying conditions were common, including cancer (40%), recent surgery (38%), and diabetes mellitus (27%). Twenty-two patients were in the intensive care unit at the time of onset of lactobacillus bacteremia. Eleven...
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Title
Lactobacillus Bacteremia and Endocarditis: Review of 45 Cases
Published Date
Nov 1, 1997
Journal
Volume
25
Issue
5
Pages
1048 - 1054
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