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Austrian Triad Complicated by Septic Arthritis and Aortic Root Abscess
Sandiya Bindroo1, Shafinaz Akhter2, Kshitij Thakur3
1Internal Medicine, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, USA.
Cureus
|September 27, 2018
Summary
Austrian syndrome, a rare Streptococcus pneumoniae infection triad of pneumonia, meningitis, and endocarditis, was complicated by septic arthritis in a unique case. This report details this rare presentation of invasive pneumococcal disease.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Austrian syndrome is a rare clinical triad of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, encompassing pneumonia, meningitis, and endocarditis.
- This syndrome, also known as Osler's triad, represents a severe manifestation of pneumococcal disease.
Observation:
- This report presents an exceptionally rare case of Austrian syndrome.
- The case was further complicated by the development of septic arthritis, adding a rheumatological dimension to the invasive infection.
Findings:
- The patient presented with the classic Osler's triad (pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Septic arthritis was identified as an additional complication, highlighting the extensive dissemination of the infection.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of Austrian syndrome complications.
- It underscores the importance of considering septic arthritis in patients with invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infections presenting with Osler's triad.
- Early recognition and management of such complex presentations are crucial for patient outcomes.
Keywords:
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