Publications by authors named "Ganesh D Kini"
An Unusual Presentation of Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus warneri.
Open Microbiol J
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- Staphylococcus warneri usually isn't a major threat to humans, but this report highlights a rare case of endocarditis in a healthy person.
- The infection was confirmed through blood cultures and echocardiography, with no clear cause or risk factors identified.
- This case emphasizes the need to pay attention to low virulence Staphylococcus species, as they may act as opportunistic causes of endocarditis, particularly in older adults.
Article Synopsis
- S. caprae is a type of coagulase negative Staphylococcus that is usually not seen as a major health threat, unlike S. epidermidis.
- A case is presented involving a young woman who developed sepsis linked to an infection from S. caprae, likely contracted during her treatment for a pulmonary embolism.
- The report aims to highlight the potential risks of S. caprae in clinical environments, emphasizing the need for awareness among healthcare professionals.