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Infective endocarditis due to Pasteurella dagmatis: case report and review
A F Sorbello1, J O'Donnell, J Kaiser-Smith
1Department of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford 08084.
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of endocarditis caused by Pasteurella dagmatis, a condition complicated by vertebral osteomyelitis in a former alcoholic patient. This highlights the organism
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Osteomyelitis
Background:
- Endocarditis is a serious infection of the heart valves.
- Pasteurella species are typically associated with animal bites or scratches.
- Infections due to Pasteurella dagmatis are uncommon.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old woman with a history of alcoholism presented with complications of endocarditis.
- The endocarditis was caused by Pasteurella dagmatis.
- Vertebral osteomyelitis was a complicating factor.
Findings:
- This is the second reported case of endocarditis caused by Pasteurella dagmatis in English medical literature.
- The clinical presentation and management of rare Pasteurella species endocarditis are discussed.
- Vertebral osteomyelitis is a significant complication.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Pasteurella dagmatis infections.
- Highlights the importance of considering unusual pathogens in endocarditis, especially in immunocompromised or at-risk individuals.
- Underscores the potential for Pasteurella species to cause severe systemic infections beyond typical presentations.
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