Legionella longbeachae and endocarditis.

ABSTRACT: We report a case of infectious endocarditis attributable to Legionella longbeachae. L. longbeachae is usually associated with lung infections. It is commonly found in composted waste wood products. L. longbeachae should be regarded as an agent of infectious endocarditis, notably in the context of gardening involving handling of potting soils.

SUBMITTER: Leggieri N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3310100 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature