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Corynebacteria are important causes of endocarditis in individuals with valvular prostheses. We report the first published case of prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by the newly defined species Corynebacterium afermentans subsp. lipophilum (former CDC coryneform group ANF-1). The isolate was recovered from a perivalvular abscess specimen and 5 of 15 Bactec blood cultures after 7 to 15 days of incubation. The isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of Corynebacterium species are discussed.
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PMID:Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by Corynebacterium afermentans subsp. lipophilum (CDC coryneform group ANF-1). 775 92

Endocarditis due to a bacterium of CDC coryneform group ANF-3 developed in the native aortic valve of a patient without predisposing factors other than valvular calcification. A review of the literature indicates that corynebacteria are an increasingly important cause of endocarditis. Problems in identification and treatment remain. Techniques for the culture and quick identification of these organisms and effective regimens for treatment of the infections they cause are needed.
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PMID:Native-valve endocarditis due to CDC coryneform group ANF-3: report of a case and review of corynebacterial endocarditis. 789 76