Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta probably caused by Bacillus cereus: a case report
Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta probably caused by Bacillus cereus: a case report
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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An infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is a rare clinical condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with fast-growing aortic aneurysms show a high incidence of rupture. Gram-positive organisms, such as the Staphylococcus and Enterococcus species, are the most common cause of infection.
A 91-year-old man presented at our fa...
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Infected aneurysm of the thoracic aorta probably caused by Bacillus cereus: a case report
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_31a2e84328f44a808ef7c8cc0cb4f9d5
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_31a2e84328f44a808ef7c8cc0cb4f9d5
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1471-2334
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1471-2334
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10.1186/s12879-019-4602-2
