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Resurgence of Pseudomonas Endocarditis in Detroit, 2006-2008
Medicine, 09/15/09

Reyes MP et al. – This approach not only may prevent the development of severe and permanent impairment of right ventricular function, which is a complication of valvulectomy alone without valve replacement, but also may cure the infection. For left–sided disease, surgery is recommended if blood cultures remain positive for 7 days on appropriate antimicrobial therapy or if Pseudomonas bacteremia recurs after completion of a 6–week course of the combined regimen.

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