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Lactobacillus casei subspecies casei endocarditis--a case report.

Y Chong1, H S Lim, S Y Lee

  • 1Department of Clinical Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Yonsei Medical Journal
|March 1, 1991
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Lactobacillus casei endocarditis is a rare infection, with this Korean case highlighting potential risks. Prompt treatment with ampicillin led to patient recovery, emphasizing the need for vigilance.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Lactobacillus species are typically commensal bacteria found on mucous membranes.
  • Serious infections, including Lactobacillus endocarditis, are uncommon but possible.
  • This report details the first documented case of Lactobacillus endocarditis in Korea.

Observation:

  • A 41-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of subacute bacterial endocarditis.
  • Blood cultures revealed Gram-positive bacilli.
  • The patient had undergone a dental procedure three months prior to symptom onset.

Findings:

  • The isolated bacterium was identified as Lactobacillus casei subsp. casei using cultural methods and gas liquid chromatography.
  • The patient received ampicillin treatment.

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  • Clinical improvement was observed following antibiotic therapy.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for Lactobacillus species to cause severe infections, such as endocarditis.
    • Early recognition and appropriate antibiotic treatment are crucial for managing Lactobacillus endocarditis.
    • Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenesis and risk factors associated with Lactobacillus endocarditis.