Progression of Lactobacillus plantarum prosthetic valve endocarditis followed by transesophageal echocardiogram.

Authors :: Tavernese A
Stelitano M
Mauceri A
Mollace R
Uccello G
Romeo F
Cammalleri V
Source :: International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases [Int J Infect Dis] 2020 Aug; Vol. 97, pp. 160-161. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 26.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Endocarditis due to Lactobacillus species is extremely rare. We report an uncommon case of Lactobacillus plantarum bioprosthetic aortic valve endocarditis, presenting with severe aortic steno-regurgitation, which responded to conventional medical and surgical treatment. This case provides a better understanding of the disease process of L. plantarum and highlights the role of transesophageal echocardiography in following the entire course of endocarditis.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Disease Progression
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Endocarditis, Bacterial microbiology
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections microbiology
Heart Valve Prosthesis microbiology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prosthesis-Related Infections microbiology
Aortic Valve
Endocarditis, Bacterial etiology
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections etiology
Heart Valve Prosthesis adverse effects
Lactobacillus plantarum
Prosthesis-Related Infections etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1878-3511
Volume :: 97
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 32470600
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.05.067

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