Abstract
In the few reported cases of Propionibacterium infective endocarditis involving prosthetic aortic valves, abscess is common and frequently requires surgery. We report a case of P. acnes infective endocarditis idtified on prolonged blood cultures with aortic root abscess involving a Starr‐Edwards valve. Intravenous antibiotics and valve replacement led to recovery. Copyright © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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