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Salmonella typhi endocarditis: a case report
G Q Khan1, S M Kadri, G Hassan
1Department of Internal Medicine, SMHS Hospital, Government Medical College, Srinagar 190001, Kashmir, India. karrism@sancahrnet.in
Journal of Clinical Pathology
|September 30, 2003
Summary
Salmonella typhi is a rare cause of infective endocarditis. This case study shows successful treatment of Salmonella typhi endocarditis with ceftriaxone and amikacin.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Infective endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart's inner lining.
- Salmonella species are an uncommon etiology for infective endocarditis.
Observation:
- A patient presented with echocardiographically confirmed aortic valve disease and endocarditis.
- Blood and urine cultures isolated Salmonella typhi.
Findings:
- The patient received a four-week antibiotic regimen: two weeks of ceftriaxone and amikacin, followed by two weeks of ceftriaxone alone.
- The treatment resulted in a complete recovery for the patient.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering Salmonella typhi in the differential diagnosis of infective endocarditis.
- Effective antibiotic strategies can lead to favorable outcomes in rare cases of Salmonella endocarditis.