Two successfully treated cases of Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis

Abstract

Prosthetic valve and pacemaker lead endocarditis by Staphylococcus lugdunensis remain very rare, while the former is associated with an ominous prognosis Two cases involving a prosthetic aortic valve and a pacemaker lead, respectively, are reported Despite disease seventy and delayed diagnosis, patients recovered fully with combined antimicrobial and surgical treatment (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc All rights reserved