Infectious endocarditis caused by Cardiobacterium hominis

South Med J. 1985 Aug;78(8):1020-1. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198508000-00040.

Abstract

We have described a patient with Cardiobacterium hominis endocarditis who had a paucity of symptoms and ultimately required valve replacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
  • Gentamicins / administration & dosage
  • Gram-Negative Anaerobic Bacteria / growth & development
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery
  • Penicillins / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Gentamicins
  • Penicillins