Early prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Acinetobacter baumannii: A case report and brief review of the literature

作者: Ali Ilgin Olut , Emel Erkek

DOI: 10.1080/00365540500262567

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摘要: Acinetobacter is a highly resistant microorganism, commonly isolated in intensive and post-operative care units. Although rarely reported, it may constitute 1 of the several causes early prosthetic valve endocarditis. A diffuse, red maculopapular rash be encountered patients with Here we present case endocarditis due to baumannii accompanied by cutaneous eruption.

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