Infective endocarditis on mitral valve prolapse (IEMVP): report of one case due to H. paraphrophilus and discussion of IEMVP with emphasis on its prophylaxis

We describe one case of infective endocarditis on mitral valve prolapse (IEMVP) due to H. paraphrophilus and briefly discuss this pathogen and the valvulopathy. We than enhance some notions on IEMVP and especially on its controversial prophylaxis.

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Published inActa cardiologica Vol. 42; no. 3; p. 213
Main Authors Legrand, J C, Courtois, J F, Van Cauter, J, Ligny, C, Ligny, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 1987
Subjects
Adult
Endocarditis, Bacterial - etiology
Endocarditis, Bacterial - prevention & control
Female
Haemophilus Infections - etiology
Haemophilus Infections - prevention & control
Humans
Mitral Valve Prolapse - complications
Penicillins - therapeutic use
Premedication
Risk Factors
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Summary:We describe one case of infective endocarditis on mitral valve prolapse (IEMVP) due to H. paraphrophilus and briefly discuss this pathogen and the valvulopathy. We than enhance some notions on IEMVP and especially on its controversial prophylaxis.
ISSN:0001-5385