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A Case Series and Review of Bacillus Cereus Endocarditis from India

Publication Type : Journal Article

Thematic Areas : Medical Sciences

Publisher : Open Microbiology Journal

Source : Open Microbiology Journal, Volume 12, p.28-33 (2018)

Url : https://www.openmicrobiologyjournal.com/VOLUME/12/PAGE/28/FULLTEXT/

Keywords : Valvular heart disease, Endocarditis, Bacillus species, Gram positive bacilli, Bacteremia, Infant.

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Medicine

Department : C. V. T. S

Year : 2018

Abstract : Introduction: Bacillus cereus is a gram positive bacilli found commonly in the soil and environment. It is a bacteria rarely associated with endocarditis. Case History: Intravenous drug abuse, presence of valvular defects, pacemakers, immunodeficiency are some of the known risk factors for endocarditis. We present here a case series of two patients with endocarditis along with a review of the literature. Conclusion: This is the first report of endocarditis from India to the best of our knowledge.

Cite this Research Publication : A. Gopinathan, Anil Kumar, Sen, A. C., Sudha, S., Dr. Praveen Varma, Gs, S., Eapen, M., and Dinesh, K. R., "A Case Series and Review of Bacillus Cereus Endocarditis from India”, Open Microbiology Journal, vol. 12, pp. 28-33, 2018. DOI:10.2174/1874285801812010028

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