Haemophilus parainfluenzae Associated Pacemaker Lead Infection in an Active Middle-Aged Man
Pacemaker-associated endocarditis is a severe complication typically linked to Gram-positive organisms such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. We present a case of an active 59-year-old man with a Haemophilus parainfluenzae associated pacemaker lead infection, a rarely reported occurrence. The patient initially presented with fever, chills, and congestion, and subsequent blood cultures revealed the presence of gram-negative rods. Identification of H. parainfluenzae prompted further investigat...
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