Streptococcus agalactiae Native Valve Endocarditis: Uncommon Presentation of Multiple Myeloma

Adults with chronic immunosuppressive conditions are at an increased risk for Streptococcus agalactiae endocarditis, which is typically characterized by acute onset, presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction and frequent complications. We report a rare case of a 74 years old man pres...

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Main Author: Pinho Oliveira, Ana (author)
Other Authors: Delgado, Anne (author), Martins, Cláudia (author), Gama, Pedro (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/7246
Country:Portugal
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