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Corynebacterium propinquum: A Rare Cause of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis
Joint Authors
Upadhyay, Ankit
Jangda, Umair
Bagheri, Farshad
Patel, Nilesh R.
Mendelson, Robert I.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nondiphtheria Corynebacterium species are often dismissed as culture contaminants, but they have recently become increasingly recognized as pathologic organisms.
We present the case of a 48-year-old male patient on chronic prednisone therapy for rheumatoid arthritis with a history of mitral valve replacement with prosthetic valve.
He presented with fever, dizziness, dyspnea on exertion, intermittent chest pain, and palpitations.
Transesophageal echocardiography revealed two medium-sized densities along the inner aspect of the sewing ring and one larger density along the atrial surface of the sewing ring consistent with vegetation.
Two separate blood cultures grew Corynebacterium propinquum, which were sensitive to ceftriaxone but highly resistant to vancomycin and daptomycin.
The patient completed a course of ceftriaxone and repeat TEE study and after 6 weeks demonstrated near complete resolution of the vegetation.
To our knowledge, this case represents the first in the literature of Corynebacterium propinquum causing prosthetic valve endocarditis.
The ability of these organisms to cause deep-seated systemic infections should be recognized, especially in immune-compromised patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jangda, Umair& Upadhyay, Ankit& Bagheri, Farshad& Patel, Nilesh R.& Mendelson, Robert I.. 2016. Corynebacterium propinquum: A Rare Cause of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101051
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jangda, Umair…[et al.]. Corynebacterium propinquum: A Rare Cause of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101051
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jangda, Umair& Upadhyay, Ankit& Bagheri, Farshad& Patel, Nilesh R.& Mendelson, Robert I.. Corynebacterium propinquum: A Rare Cause of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101051
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101051