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Abstract
A case of arteriovenous fistula with Streptococcous non-hemolyticus (alpha hemolysis)
septicemia is presented. Unusual features in this case are discussed, as well as the
successful treatment by antiobiotics followed by quadruple ligation and excision of
the arteriovenous fistula.
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