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Propionibacterium acnes endocarditis
T T Huynh1, A D Walling, M A Miller
1Sir Mortimer B Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Canada.
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Propionibacterium acnes endocarditis is a rare condition. This report details a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by P acnes, complicated by multiple mycotic aneurysms, with a literature review.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Propionibacterium acnes (P acnes) endocarditis is an uncommon infection.
- Prosthetic valve endocarditis presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A rare case of prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by P acnes is presented.
- The patient developed multiple mycotic aneurysms as a complication.
Findings:
- P acnes can cause severe prosthetic valve endocarditis.
- Mycotic aneurysms are a significant complication of P acnes endocarditis.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering P acnes in prosthetic valve endocarditis.
- Underscores the need for prompt diagnosis and management of associated complications like mycotic aneurysms.
- Contributes to the limited literature on P acnes endocarditis and its severe manifestations.