Using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry as a rapid and accurate diagnostic tool in infective endocarditis: a case report of a patient with mitral valve infective endocarditis caused by Abiotrophia defectiva

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  • Jon Gitz Holler
  • Line Pedersen
  • Henrik Calum
  • Jesper Boye Nielsen
  • Michael Tvede
  • Schønning, Kristian
  • Jenny Dahl Knudsen
A case of infective endocarditis caused by Abiotrophia defectiva is presented. The use of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry as a rapid and accurate diagnostic tool in infective endocarditis is discussed.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Vol/bind43
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)234-7
Antal sider4
ISSN0036-5548
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 mar. 2011

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