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7 November 2013

Streptococcus pyogenes aortic aneurysm infection: forgotten but not gone

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Department of Infectious Diseases, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Department of Vascular Surgery, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Department of Radiology Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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Department of Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Infect. Dis. Rep.2013, 5(2), e11;https://doi.org/10.4081/idr.2013.e11
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Abstract

Historically, Streptococcus pyogenes was a common cause of endocarditis and infected aortic aneurysm. Today, endovascular infections due to this organism have become exceedingly rare. We report the first case of aortic aneurysm infection due to S. pyogenes treated with initial endoluminal repair, review previous reports and discuss current treatment options.

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