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Abdominal aortic aneurysm infected by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
Tahar Hadou1, Mazen Elfarra, Corentine Alauzet
1Laboratoire de Bactériologie, Hôpital Central, CHU, 29, Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 54035 Nancy Cedex, France.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|September 7, 2006
Summary
Infected aneurysms are rare, with Yersinia enterocolitica being the usual cause. This study reports the first documented case of an infected aneurysm caused by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis in an elderly patient.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Vascular Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Infected aneurysms are uncommon vascular emergencies.
- Yersinia enterocolitica is the most frequently implicated pathogen in Yersinia-related infected aneurysms.
- Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a common comorbidity in the elderly population.
Observation:
- This report details a unique case of an infected aneurysm in an elderly individual.
- The patient had a pre-existing history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- The causative agent identified was Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.
Findings:
- This is the first reported instance of an infected aneurysm attributed to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.
- The clinical presentation and management of this rare infection are highlighted.
- Successful diagnosis and treatment were achieved in this specific patient case.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of Yersinia species causing infected aneurysms.
- It underscores the importance of considering atypical pathogens in diagnosing infected aneurysms.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenesis and epidemiology of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis-induced aneurysms.
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