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<i>Enterococcus gallinarum</i> Endocarditis Occurring on Native Heart Valves

S. Dargère, M. Vergnaud, Renaud Verdon, Eric Saloux, Olivier Le Page, Roland Leclercq, C. Bazin

Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2002 · 48 citations · 28 references

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We report the first case of Enterococcus gallinarum endocarditis developing on normal native heart valves. Using phenotypic and molecular methods, a precise identification of this naturally vancomycin-resistant species allowed an optimal antibiotic therapy and the patient's recovery.

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