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A Case Series and Review of Bacillus Cereus Endocarditis from India

Anusha Gopinathan1, Anil Kumar2, Amitabh C Sen3

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita University, Clinical Assistant Professor, AIMS Ponekkara, Edappally, Kochi 682041, India.

The Open Microbiology Journal
|May 23, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Bacillus cereus endocarditis is a rare infection, often linked to intravenous drug use and heart conditions. This case series highlights two new instances and reviews existing literature on this uncommon bacterial endocarditis.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Bacillus cereus, a Gram-positive bacillus, is typically found in soil and the environment.
  • While common in nature, Bacillus cereus is infrequently implicated in cases of endocarditis.

Observation:

  • This case series presents two patients diagnosed with Bacillus cereus endocarditis.
  • Risk factors identified include intravenous drug abuse, pre-existing valvular defects, pacemakers, and immunodeficiency.

Findings:

  • The study details clinical presentations and management of two patients with B. cereus endocarditis.
  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted to contextualize these findings within the existing body of knowledge.

Implications:

  • This report represents the first documented cases of Bacillus cereus endocarditis in India.
  • The findings contribute to understanding the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of this rare condition.
Keywords:
Bacillus speciesBacteremiaEndocarditisGram positive bacilliInfantValvular heart disease

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