Endocarditis caused by Aerococcus urinae, a newly recognized pathogen
- PMID: 7729454
- DOI: 10.1007/BF02112619
Endocarditis caused by Aerococcus urinae, a newly recognized pathogen
Abstract
Aerococcus urinae is a newly described pathogen. A case of Aerococcus urinae endocarditis is presented, the primary focus being a urinary tract infection. The diagnosis of endocarditis was supported by isolation of Aerococcus urinae from blood as well as from heart vegetations.