Tricuspid valve endocarditis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae: a case report and review of the literature.
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Haemophilus parainfluenzae is a Gram-negative bacterium that is often difficult to isolate and identify. We report a rare case of tricuspid valve and pacemaker endocarditis caused by this organism and explore factors related to etiopathogenesis, prevention, and treatment.