ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE CARDIAC IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INFECTION

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Cardiology
• Medical Device Infections

Background:

• Enterobacter cloacae is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause serious infections.
• Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) include pacemakers and defibrillators, which can become infected.
• Infections associated with CIEDs pose significant risks, including morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of Enterobacter cloacae infection in a dual-chamber transvenous pacemaker pocket.
• To supplement the case report with a comprehensive literature review on Enterobacter cloacae CIED infections.
• To increase awareness and understanding of this specific type of device infection.

Main Methods:

• Case report of an 11-year-old female with Enterobacter cloacae pacemaker pocket infection.
• Comprehensive literature review of Enterobacter cloacae and CIED infections.
• Analysis of clinical presentation, management, and outcomes from reported cases.

Main Results:

• The case involved an 11-year-old female with a dual-chamber transvenous pacemaker pocket infection.
• Enterobacter cloacae was identified as the causative agent.
• Literature review provided insights into the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment of similar infections.

Conclusions:

• Enterobacter cloacae CIED infections are rare but carry substantial risks.
• Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
• Further research and vigilance are necessary for managing these challenging infections.