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Infectious endocarditis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.

L Gould, C Gopalaswamy, B S Kim

    Angiology
    |January 1, 1985
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    Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is a rare cause of infectious endocarditis. Echocardiography is crucial for assessing patients with this uncommon bacterial endocarditis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, a slow-growing, fastidious gram-negative bacillus, was first described in 1912.
    • This organism is typically part of the normal flora and requires carbon dioxide for growth.
    • Infectious endocarditis caused by A. actinomycetemcomitans is rare, with approximately 50 cases reported since 1964.

    Observation:

    • This report details a case of infectious endocarditis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.
    • The case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with this uncommon pathogen.
    • Echocardiography played a key role in evaluating the patient's condition.

    Findings:

    • Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is an infrequent but significant cause of infectious endocarditis.
    • The diagnosis and management of A. actinomycetemcomitans endocarditis require specific microbiological and clinical considerations.
    • Echocardiographic findings are vital for assessing the extent of cardiac involvement and guiding treatment.

    Implications:

    • Increased awareness of A. actinomycetemcomitans as a potential cause of endocarditis is warranted.
    • Echocardiography is an indispensable tool for the prompt and accurate assessment of patients with suspected infectious endocarditis.
    • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategies for A. actinomycetemcomitans endocarditis may improve patient outcomes.

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