Vol 60, No 2 (2004)
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Published online: 2005-12-12
Infective endocarditis caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. A case report
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81957
Kardiol Pol 2004;60(2):142-144.
Abstract
Abstract: Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infectious disease, which leads to death when is untreated. In most cases IE is caused by typical bacteria. IE caused by atypical bacteria is rare. In this paper, we describe a female patient with IE caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae (ER). Due to inflammation and leaflets' damage she underwent double-valve implantation (aortic and mitral ones). A long-term antibiotic therapy was given with good outcome. We also describe the organism, types of human diseases caused by ER and treatment options.
Keywords: infective endocarditis - erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae - erysipelas