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  • Title: Endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis.
    Author: Jones RM, Jackson MA, Ong C, Lofland GK.
    Journal: Pediatr Infect Dis J; 2002 Mar; 21(3):265-8. PubMed ID: 12005099.
    Abstract:
    We describe a case of native valve endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis, a perineal skin commensal, and review 28 other cases from the medical literature. Correctly identifying this coagulase-negative organism is critical because endocarditis is usually associated with left sided valvular disruption and life-threatening embolic complications, reminiscent of disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Urgent surgical intervention is necessary in most cases.
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