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Endocarditis due to Cardiobacterium hominis.

E Manso1, P Strusi, C Massacci

  • 1Istituto di Igiene dell'Università degli Studi di Ancona.

Bollettino Dell'Istituto Sieroterapico Milanese
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This case study details a rare instance of subacute bacterial endocarditis caused by Cardiobacterium hominis. The findings highlight key microbiological features for identifying this uncommon pathogen in human infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) is a serious cardiac infection.
  • Rheumatic heart disease is a known risk factor for infective endocarditis.
  • Cardiobacterium hominis is a rare cause of human infection.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old male with a history of rheumatic fever presented with SBE.
  • The causative agent was identified as Cardiobacterium hominis.
  • Literature review revealed limited reports of C. hominis isolation from human sources.

Findings:

  • Cardiobacterium hominis was identified as the cause of SBE.
  • Key microbiological identifiers for C. hominis include characteristic colonial morphology, a positive reaction, and indole production.
  • This case contributes to the limited understanding of C. hominis as a human pathogen.

Implications:

  • Increased awareness of Cardiobacterium hominis as a potential pathogen in endocarditis.
  • Importance of microbiological identification for rare bacterial species.
  • Highlights the need for further research into the epidemiology and clinical significance of C. hominis.

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