Multiple myeloma complicated with pseudomonas endocartiditis

Multiple myeloma complicated with pseudomonas endocartiditis

Patients diagnosed with multiple myeloma are more susceptible to infections which are the major causes of morbidity and mortality associated to this disease. The main infectious agents involved are Gram-positive bacteria. However, after chemotherapy an increase in the incidence of Gram-negative strains is observed. These bacteria are also responsible for most cases of urinary tract infections. Here is reported a rare case in a 73-year-old man with multiple myeloma who developed endocarditis due to pseudomonas.

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Main Authors: Todaro,Juliana, Bollmann,Patrícia Weinschenker, Nussbacher,Amit, Camargo,Luis Fernando Aranha, Santos,Bento Fortunato Cardoso dos, Alvarenga,Daniel, Rosemberg,Laercio Alberto, Le Bihan,David Costa de Souza, Fischer,Cláudio Henrique, del Giglio,Auro
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa Albert Einstein 2012
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1679-45082012000400017
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