Using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry as a rapid and accurate diagnostic tool in infective endocarditis: a case report of a patient with mitral valve infective endocarditis caused by Abiotrophia defectiva

Jon Gitz Holler, Line Pedersen, Henrik Calum, Jesper Boye Nielsen, Michael Tvede, Kristian Schønning, Jenny Dahl Knudsen

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Abstract

A case of infective endocarditis caused by Abiotrophia defectiva is presented. The use of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry as a rapid and accurate diagnostic tool in infective endocarditis is discussed.
Original languageEnglish
JournalScandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume43
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)234-7
Number of pages4
ISSN0036-5548
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2011

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