New Tricks from an Old Cow: Infective Endocarditis Caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. dysgalactiae
Author(s) -
Stina Jordal,
Marte Glambek,
Oddvar Oppegaard,
Bård Reiakvam Kittang
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.349
H-Index - 255
eISSN - 1070-633X
pISSN - 0095-1137
DOI - 10.1128/jcm.02437-14
Subject(s) - streptococcus dysgalactiae , infective endocarditis , microbiology and biotechnology , endocarditis , biology , streptococcus , medicine , virology , bacteria , streptococcus agalactiae , surgery , genetics
We present a case of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. dysgalactiae, a major cause of bovine mastitis and previously thought to be an animal-restricted pathogen. The patient reported no direct contact with animals, and the clinical course was severe and complicated.
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