Dyrkningsnegativ Streptococcus pneumoniae endokarditis diagnosticeret med polymerasekædereaktion

Rasmus Vedby Rasmussen, Michael Kemp, Jette M. Bangsborg, Anne Vinther Kjerulf, John Brochorst Christensen, Niels Eske Bruun

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    Abstract

    A 60-year old man was admitted with sepsis and meningitis of unknown aetiology. Underlying aortic valve endocarditis was diagnosed by echocardiography and severe insufficiency led to aortic valve replacement. Application of broad-range PCR to cusp tissue revealed a DNA product, and a diagnosis of Streptococcus pneumoniae endocarditis was obtained by DNA sequencing.

    Bidragets oversatte titelStreptococcus pneumoniae endocarditis diagnosed with PCR
    OriginalsprogDansk
    Antal sider1
    TidsskriftUgeskrift for laeger
    Vol/bind170
    Udgave nummer39
    StatusUdgivet - 22 sep. 2008

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