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Pasteurella haemolytica endocarditis
A L Yaneza1, H Jivan, P Kumari
1King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia.
The Journal of Infection
|July 1, 1991
Abstract:
Although human infections with bacteraemia due to Pasteurella multocida are not uncommon, endocarditis associated with P. haemolytica is rare. We describe such a case in which the patient died despite treatment with apparently appropriate antimicrobial agents.
Insights
Bacteraemia from Pasteurella multocida is common, but Pasteurella haemolytica causing endocarditis is rare. A fatal case highlights challenges in treating this rare P. haemolytica infection despite appropriate antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Pasteurella multocida is a common cause of bacteraemia in humans.
- Infections with Pasteurella haemolytica are infrequently reported in human medicine.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of endocarditis caused by Pasteurella haemolytica.
- The patient received antimicrobial therapy considered appropriate for the identified pathogen.
Findings:
- Despite treatment, the patient with Pasteurella haemolytica endocarditis succumbed to the infection.
- This case underscores the potential severity of P. haemolytica endocarditis.
Implications:
- Further research into optimal treatment strategies for Pasteurella haemolytica endocarditis may be warranted.
- Clinicians should maintain awareness of rare but severe presentations of Pasteurella infections.