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Cardiobacterium hominis endocarditis.

M G Johnson, B L Wasilauskas

    The American Journal of Medical Technology
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Cardiobacterium hominis was isolated from a patient with rheumatic heart disease. This study details the organism

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a significant global health concern, often leading to serious cardiac complications.
    • Bacterial endocarditis is a known complication of RHD, necessitating accurate and timely diagnosis.
    • Cardiobacterium hominis is a rare but recognized cause of infective endocarditis.

    Observation:

    • A patient with a history of RHD presented with symptoms suggestive of a cardiac event.
    • Multiple blood cultures were performed as part of the diagnostic workup.
    • Seven blood cultures consistently yielded the presence of an organism.

    Findings:

    • The isolated organism was identified as Cardiobacterium hominis.
    • Detailed bacteriological and biochemical characterization confirmed the identification.

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  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed to guide treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering rare bacterial pathogens in patients with underlying heart conditions.
    • Accurate identification of Cardiobacterium hominis is crucial for appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
    • Further research into the pathogenicity and treatment of Cardiobacterium hominis infections is warranted.