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Prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by Salmonella enteritidis
Can Gönen1, Arzu Topeli, Yesim S Cetinkaya
1Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Samanpazari, Ankara, Turkey.
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|March 6, 2004
Summary
Salmonella prosthetic valve endocarditis is rare but severe, often requiring urgent surgery. This report details a new case complicated by sepsis-induced cholestasis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a serious complication following cardiac valve replacement surgery.
- Infections caused by Salmonella species (spp.) in the context of PVE are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.
Observation:
- This report presents a novel case of Salmonella prosthetic valve endocarditis.
- The patient experienced sepsis-induced cholestasis, a significant and uncommon complication.
Findings:
- Salmonella spp. PVE is associated with high rates of complications and mortality.
- A fulminant clinical course necessitates prompt surgical intervention in these cases.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical need for heightened clinical suspicion and timely management of Salmonella PVE.
- Emphasizes the importance of early surgical intervention to improve outcomes in PVE caused by Salmonella.
- Contributes to the limited literature on Salmonella PVE, informing future clinical practice and research.