Pasteurella multocida Infective Endocarditis

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Cardiology
• Microbiology

Background:

• Pasteurella multocida, a Gram-negative coccobacillus, is common in canine and feline oral flora.
• Human infections typically result from animal bites/scratches, usually causing localized disease.
• Systemic Pasteurella multocida infections, like endocarditis, are rare, particularly in immunocompetent individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of Pasteurella multocida endocarditis.
• To describe the successful surgical management of this infection in a previously healthy patient.
• To highlight an unusual presentation of pasteurellosis without a history of animal injury.

Main Methods:

• Case report detailing clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Review of relevant literature on Pasteurella multocida endocarditis.

Main Results:

• A previously healthy patient developed Pasteurella multocida endocarditis without known animal exposure.
• The patient underwent successful surgical intervention for the endocarditis.
• The outcome was favorable following surgical treatment.

Conclusions:

• Pasteurella multocida endocarditis can occur in healthy individuals, even without apparent animal contact.
• Surgical treatment is a viable and effective option for managing severe Pasteurella multocida endocarditis.
• This case underscores the importance of considering rare pathogens in infective endocarditis.