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Abstract

SUMMARY

A case of bacterial endocarditis with septic pulmonary embolism in a heroin addict, from whom four different bacterial species were isolated, is reported. Apparent bacteriological cure was achieved after 5 mth of intensive therapy. It seems that successful treatment was not achieved until an underlying infection with was detected and antibiotic therapy was adjusted accordingly.

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