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Introduction: Thoracic aortic graft infection is a rare and devastating complication of aorta replacement surgery with an incidence range of 0.9–1.9%. Prosthetic aortic graft infections represent a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Despite latest advancements in imaging and microbiological investigations there are still no agreed criteria to confirm the diagnosis. Case Report: We present a case of late onset culture negative thoracic aortic graft infection in a Caucasian 65-year-old male, nine years after aortic replacement due to acute aortic dissection. Conclusion: Culture-negative vascular graft infection has not been described as a clinical entity so far. Review of current literature and Issues of diagnosis and management will be discussed.