Streptococcus viridans endocarditis from tongue piercing
Streptococcus viridans endocarditis from tongue piercing
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jemermed.2005.01.007
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发表时间:
2005-07-01
影响因子:
1.5
通讯作者:
Conti, VR
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作者:
Lick, SD;Edozie, SN;Conti, VR
Body piercing and tattooing have undergone a revival in popularity. We present the case of a 27-year-old man with a recent tongue piercing and infective endocarditis of the aortic valve. He was treated with a 6-week course of intravenous antibiotics, but eventually required a Ross procedure for progressive aortic insufficiency. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc.