Löffler endocarditis (LE) is rare restrictive cardiomyopathy. Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis, a relatively rare but potentially fatal gastrointestinal illness. The incidence of listeriosis in the… Click to show full abstract
Löffler endocarditis (LE) is rare restrictive cardiomyopathy. Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis, a relatively rare but potentially fatal gastrointestinal illness. The incidence of listeriosis in the United States is about 0.24/100 000 population (Centers for Disease Control, 2017). There is no report of Löffler endocarditis combined with Listeria infection.
               
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