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Abstract
The present report describes a case of infective endocarditis complicated with aortic root abscess caused by Cardiobacterium hominis (C. hominis) in a 56 year old man. C. hominis is amicroaerophilic, pleomorphic Gram-negative bacillusand member of the HACEK group (Haemophilusspecies, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella corrodens and Kingella kingae) a group of bacteria known to be a rare cause of endocarditis. With prompt diagnosis and initiation of antimicrobial and surgical management, a successful outcome was achieved.
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