Native valve endocarditis resulting from Proteus mirabilis is an exceptionally rare entity. To date, 10 cases have been reported. We present a case of a 58-y-old female with fevers, bacteremia, and embolic phenomenon. Unlike previous cases, early antibiotic treatment precluded valvular repair or death, leading to a favorable outcome.
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Lancaster, Ian
Patel, Deep
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Patel, Deep
Tamboli, Cyrus
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Tamboli, Cyrus
Chun, Patricia
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Namey, Joseph
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