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. 1997 May;77(5):474–476. doi: 10.1136/hrt.77.5.474

Culture-negative endocarditis: contribution of bartonella infections.

A S Breathnach 1, J M Hoare 1, S J Eykyn 1
PMCID: PMC484772  PMID: 9196420

Abstract

Two cases of bartonella endocarditis are described: one in a 55 year old homeless alcoholic man, caused by Bartonella quintana; the other in a 41 year old male with a history of exposure to cat fleas, caused by B henselae. Serological testing and polymerase chain reaction of the excised valves were used to identify the organisms. False positive serology for chlamydia was detected in one case.

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