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Endocarditis due to Citrobacter freundii.

C V Reyes1, O Folwarkiw

  • 1Laboratory Service, Veterans Administration, Edward Hines, Jr. Hospital, Hines, Illinois 60141, USA.

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|June 1, 1984
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Acute bacterial endocarditis is rarely caused by Citrobacter species. This case highlights Citrobacter freundii as a cause of endocarditis in vulnerable populations.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Acute bacterial endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart's inner lining.
  • Citrobacter species are opportunistic pathogens typically affecting vulnerable individuals.
  • The association between Citrobacter species and endocarditis is infrequently reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of endocarditis caused by Citrobacter freundii.
  • To contribute to the understanding of Citrobacter species as etiologic agents of endocarditis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient with endocarditis.
  • Identification of Citrobacter freundii as the causative organism.

Main Results:

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  • A confirmed diagnosis of endocarditis due to Citrobacter freundii.
  • Demonstration of Citrobacter freundii's potential to cause severe cardiac infection.

Conclusions:

  • Citrobacter freundii can be a rare but significant cause of acute bacterial endocarditis.
  • Clinicians should consider Citrobacter species in the differential diagnosis of endocarditis, especially in at-risk patients.