Vibrio fetus endocarditis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Vibrio fetus endocarditis occurred in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus receiving azathoprin and prednisone. Blood cultures required 14 days to become positive. The fastidious growth requirement of this organism is reviewed because lack of appreciation of these may result in failure to make the diagnosis. This is the first reported case of Vibrio fetus endocarditis occurring in the setting of a connective tissue disorder and immunosuppressive therapy.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Dzau, VJ; Schur, PH; Weinstein, L
Published Date
- 1976
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 272 / 3
Start / End Page
- 331 - 334
PubMed ID
- 1015513
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-9629
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00000441-197611000-00010
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States