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Endocarditis due to Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.

M N Chowdhury, M Al-Nozha, I S Husain

    The Journal of Infection
    |March 1, 1985
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    A rare case of infective endocarditis caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans in a Saudi male was successfully treated. The treatment involved a combination of benzyl penicillin and gentamicin, highlighting effective therapeutic strategies for this infection.

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Infective endocarditis (IE) is a serious infection affecting heart valves.
    • Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is a rare but significant cause of IE, particularly in certain demographics.
    • Understanding causative agents and treatment outcomes is crucial for managing IE.

    Observation:

    • A case of IE in a 38-year-old Saudi male is presented.
    • The causative pathogen was identified as Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans.
    • The patient presented with symptoms consistent with infective endocarditis.

    Findings:

    • Successful treatment of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans IE was achieved.
    • A combination therapy of benzyl penicillin and gentamicin proved effective.

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  • Clinical recovery was observed in the patient.

    • Implications:

    • This case contributes to the understanding of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans as an IE pathogen.
    • The successful use of benzyl penicillin and gentamicin provides a therapeutic guideline.
    • Further review of previously reported cases aids in recognizing patterns and optimizing treatment for rare IE etiologies.