Atypical presentation of Abiotrophia defectiva infective endocarditis in an octogenarian.

Gerard FordeMary LuceyPaula M O'SheaJulie OkiroRamadan ShatwanEamon C Mulkerrin

Published in: Clinical case reports (2020)

Blood cultures should be performed in non-specifically unwell older adults following nonspecific presentations. Prompt diagnosis and commencement of targeted antimicrobial therapy are essential in older patients with A. defectiva IE.

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