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Endocarditis due to Salmonella Dublinae.
M E Speechly-Dick1, D Robinson, R A Foale
1Department of Cardiology, St Mary's Hospital, London, U.K.
International Journal of Cardiology
|May 1, 1991
Summary
This study reports the first case of endocarditis caused by Salmonella Dublinae in a patient with congenital heart disease. Successful treatment involved intravenous antibiotics, showing positive outcomes at six months.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Endocarditis is a serious infection affecting heart valves.
- Congenital heart disease increases endocarditis risk.
- Salmonella species can cause endocarditis, though rare.
Observation:
- A patient with surgically corrected congenital heart disease developed endocarditis.
- The causative agent was identified as Salmonella Dublinae through blood cultures.
- Echocardiography confirmed the diagnosis.
Findings:
- This is the first reported case of endocarditis specifically due to Salmonella Dublinae.
- Intravenous antibiotic therapy was administered.
- The patient achieved clinical success six months post-treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights Salmonella Dublinae as a potential pathogen in endocarditis.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering rare Salmonella serotypes in cardiac infections.
- Informs management strategies for endocarditis in patients with complex cardiac histories.