Proteus mirabilis: A rare cause of infectious endocarditis

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Claassen, Daniel O.
Batsis, John A.
Orenstein, Robert
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[1] Mayo Clin, Coll Med, Mayo Sch Grad Med Educ, Dept Neurol, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
[2] Mayo Clin, Coll Med, Div Primary Care & Internal Med, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
[3] Mayo Clin, Coll Med, Div Infect Dis, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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10.1080/00365540600981652
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R51 [传染病];
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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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