Fernández CE, Neme YY, Cano RC, Geller DT, Jáuregui CL, Solana PL

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 143-147
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ABSTRACT

Case report of pulmonary valve bacterial endocarditis in a male patient with no risk factors for its development. The patient required surgical valve replacement because of medical treatment failure, which was accomplished successfully.

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