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Virulence Factors Associated with Enterococcus Faecalis Infective Endocarditis: A Mini Review
31 Mar 2017
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Introduction: The enterococci are accountable for up to 20% of all cases of infective endocarditis, with Enterococcus faecalis being the primary causative isolate. Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infection of the endocardium that results in the formation of vegetations. Based on a literature review, this paper provides an overview of the virulence factors associated with E. faecalis infective...
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