Anaerobic myocardial abscess following myocardial infarction
An anaerobic myocardial abscess due to Bacteroides fragilis developed In a 60-year-old man when he had an acute myocardial infarction while recuperating from surgery for a paracolonic abscess. Anaerobic bacteremla is a common event and may lead to Infection In areas of low oxygen tension far removed...
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Published in | The American journal of medicine Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 513 - 514 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
Elsevier Inc
01.03.1985
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Summary: | An anaerobic myocardial abscess due to Bacteroides fragilis developed In a 60-year-old man when he had an acute myocardial infarction while recuperating from surgery for a paracolonic abscess. Anaerobic bacteremla is a common event and may lead to Infection In areas of low oxygen tension far removed from the original portal of entry. |
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ISSN: | 0002-9343 1555-7162 |
DOI: | 10.1016/0002-9343(85)90347-X |