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Clostridioides difficile from intracardiac vegetation.
Rama Chaudhry1, Swati Khullar1, Nazneen Arif1
1Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
Anaerobe
|February 21, 2021
Summary
Extracolonic Clostridioides difficile infections are rare. This case study details a unique instance of C. difficile causing an intracardiac vegetation in a child, successfully treated.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Extracolonic manifestations of Clostridioides difficile are infrequently observed.
- Clostridioides difficile is typically associated with gastrointestinal infections.
Observation:
- A rare case of monomicrobial Clostridioides difficile intracardiac vegetation is presented.
- The affected patient was an 11-year-old girl with pre-existing heart disease.
Findings:
- Clostridioides difficile was successfully isolated from the intracardiac vegetation.
- The patient demonstrated a positive response to the prescribed treatment regimen.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for Clostridioides difficile to cause serious non-intestinal infections.
- It underscores the importance of considering C. difficile in diverse clinical presentations, even outside the GI tract.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing such rare manifestations.
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