An atypical presentation of Salmonella enterica ser Dublin in an immunocompromised patient

Adrien L Janvier1, Amrat Ehsan1, Sajid H Shah2

  • 1Department of Medicine, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Insights

A rare and fatal mycotic aneurysm of the carotid artery was diagnosed in a 60-year-old man. Intraoperative cultures identified Salmonella enterica ser Dublin as the causative agent.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Mycotic aneurysms of the carotid artery are uncommon but life-threatening vascular emergencies.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent catastrophic outcomes such as rupture.