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Isolation of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in blood cultures warrants investigation for infective endocarditis. This particular coagulase-negative Staphylococcus is a more virulent species and can be associated with morbidity and mortality similar to Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia and infective endocarditis.
Infectious Diseases consultation is strongly recommended.
