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Vascular graft infections are rare complications, usually associated with a monomicrobial pyogenic culture. We report a case of vascular graft co-infection with Streptococcus anginosus and Coxiella burnetii, complicated by an… Click to show full abstract
Vascular graft infections are rare complications, usually associated with a monomicrobial pyogenic culture. We report a case of vascular graft co-infection with Streptococcus anginosus and Coxiella burnetii, complicated by an aorto-duodenal fistula. Screening for chronic C. burnetii co-infection in at-risk patients might prevent adverse long-term outcomes.
Keywords:
vascular graft;
graft;
streptococcus anginosus;
burnetii;
graft infection
Journal Title: IDCases
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: IDCases
Year Published: 2020
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