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Review
. 2013 Aug;41(4):855-8.
doi: 10.1007/s15010-013-0413-3. Epub 2013 Feb 7.

Descending thoracic aortitis due to Haemophilus influenzae: a case report and literature review

S Ranganath  1 , N Stratton, A Narasimhan, J K Midturi
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Descending thoracic aortitis due to Haemophilus influenzae: a case report and literature review

S Ranganath et al. Infection. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

Aortitis due to Haemophilus influenzae especially involving the descending thoracic aorta is rarely encountered. We present a case and literature review concerning Haemophilus influenzae aortitis. This article serves to enhance the awareness of this extremely rare disease.

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