Biopsies of the Janeway lesion of infective endocarditis

Janeway lesions in three patients with infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus were biopsied. Two taken before therapy, showed evidence of suppuration and microabscesses. The other lesion which developed while the patient was on appropriate therapy, showed minimal inflammatory reactio...

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Published in:	Journal of cutaneous pathology Vol. 6; no. 2; p. 124
Main Authors:	Kerr, Jr, A, Tan, J S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1979
Subjects:	Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use Endocarditis, Bacterial - drug therapy Endocarditis, Bacterial - pathology Humans Male Middle Aged Skin - pathology Staphylococcal Infections - drug therapy Staphylococcal Infections - pathology
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Summary:	Janeway lesions in three patients with infective endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus were biopsied. Two taken before therapy, showed evidence of suppuration and microabscesses. The other lesion which developed while the patient was on appropriate therapy, showed minimal inflammatory reaction.
ISSN:	0303-6987
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-0560.1979.tb01113.x