Publications

[propionibacterium acnes infective endocarditis. study of 11 cases and review of literature].

propionibacterium acnes, a gram positive, anaerobic, skin commensal bacillus, is too often considered a biologic fluid contaminant, of blood cultures in particular. its implication has been shown in various infections, including brain abscess, ocular infections, osteitis, and acne. it is also the cause of infective endocarditis (ie).