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Published in: Infection 4/2013

01-08-2013 | Case Report

Descending thoracic aortitis due to Haemophilus influenzae: a case report and literature review

Authors: S. Ranganath, N. Stratton, A. Narasimhan, J. K. Midturi

Published in: Infection | Issue 4/2013

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Abstract

Aortitis due to Haemophilus influenzae especially involving the descending thoracic aorta is rarely encountered. We present a case and literature review concerning Haemophilus influenzae aortitis. This article serves to enhance the awareness of this extremely rare disease.
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Metadata
Title
Descending thoracic aortitis due to Haemophilus influenzae: a case report and literature review
Authors
S. Ranganath
N. Stratton
A. Narasimhan
J. K. Midturi
Publication date
01-08-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 4/2013
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-013-0413-3

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