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Staphylococcus cohnii endocarditis in native valve

J C Motta1, C Forero-Carreño1, Á Arango2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia.

New Microbes and New Infections
|December 28, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This is the first reported case of Staphylococcus cohnii endocarditis. This rare infection, particularly in elderly patients with valve issues, carries a poor prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart's inner lining, often affecting heart valves.
  • Staphylococcus species are common causes of infective endocarditis.
  • Pre-existing conditions like valve regurgitation increase endocarditis risk.

Observation:

  • An 80-year-old patient with a history of valve regurgitation presented with symptoms suggestive of endocarditis.
  • Blood cultures identified Staphylococcus cohnii as the causative organism.
  • This represents the first documented case of endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus cohnii.

Findings:

  • The patient, with multiple comorbidities, declined medical intervention.
  • The infection progressed rapidly, leading to the patient's death within days.
  • Staphylococcus cohnii endocarditis, though rare, is associated with a grave prognosis.

Implications:

  • Highlights Staphylococcus cohnii as a potential pathogen in endocarditis.
  • Underscores the critical importance of early diagnosis and treatment for endocarditis.
  • Emphasizes the challenges in managing endocarditis in elderly patients with comorbidities.

Keywords:
Aortic valve diseaseStaphylococcus cohniibacteraemiacoagulase-negative staphylococciendocarditis

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