What are the common causes of culture-negative IE for PV recipients?
The most prevalent pathogen among these uncommon causes of culture-negative IE in this group has varied globally according to published data. These organisms include Bartonella species, Chlamydia species, C burnetii, Brucella species, Legionella species, Tropheryma whipplei, Candida, and non-Candida fungi (particularly Aspergillus species).