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A Case of Infective Endocarditis Caused by : Unraveling a Rare Pathogen and Dire Outcome.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
April 2024
Medical College of Georgia, WellStar MCG Health, Augusta, GA, USA.
(formerly classified as ) is a gram-negative bacillus (GNB) that occurs as an opportunistic pathogen in neonates and immunocompromised patients. species have been implicated in nosocomial settings leading to infections involving the urinary tract, respiratory tract, liver, biliary tract, meninges, and even in rarer conditions-blood stream infection and infective endocarditis (IE). Gram-negative bacilli are responsible for 3% to 4% of all IE cases and have been traditionally associated with intravenous drug users.
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- The text discusses a case of infective endocarditis caused by a member of the HACEK group, a group known for causing Gram-negative infections, particularly in patients with pre-existing heart valve issues.
- A healthy 54-year-old man underwent aortic valve replacement due to valve regurgitation, and during surgery, he was found to have a perforation linked to systemic infection, which was identified and treated successfully.
- The report emphasizes the importance of recognizing asymptomatic infections in patients with native valve abnormalities, as timely diagnosis and treatment can lead to a good prognosis.
Escherichia coli-associated Infective Endocarditis in a Patient with Septic Abortion: A Rare Culprit in a Unique Presentation.
Cureus
September 2019
Internal Medicine, Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala, PAK.
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a condition characterized by the infection of the endocardium of the heart. The endocardium can include a heart valve or mural endocardium. IE has several known pathogens, including Streptococcus viridans, Staphylococcus aureus, and HACEK organisms (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFosteomyelitis: First reported case in the English language medical literature.
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Department of Microbiology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary , Aberdeen , UK.
Introduction: is currently a rarely reported pathogen. It has previously been associated with respiratory tract infections and bacteraemia in debilitated patients. However, under-reporting may occur due to misidentification by commonly used laboratory bacterial identification systems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIschemic Stroke and Septic Shock After Subacute Endocarditis Caused by : Case Report.
J Clin Med Res
January 2017
Intensive Therapy Division, Department of Surgery and Anatomy, University Hospital, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, SP, Brazil.
, which belongs to the HACEK (, , , , and ) group, is a rare cause of subacute endocarditis and may lead to ischemic stroke. A 65-year-old female patient previously diagnosed with rheumatic valve disease was submitted to surgical mitral valve repair in 1996. Physical examination did not reveal any murmurs; physical examination of the lungs and abdomen was normal.
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