Bacillus cereus prosthetic valve endocarditis

Authors
Castedo, E Castro, A Martin, P Roda, J Montero, CG
Citation
E. Castedo et al., Bacillus cereus prosthetic valve endocarditis, ANN THORAC, 68(6), 1999, pp. 2351-2352
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
68
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
2351 - 2352
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199912)68:6<2351:BCPVE>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Bacillus cel errs is a ubiquitous organism that often contaminates microbio logical cultures but rarely causes serious infections. Reports of B cereus endocarditis are infrequent. Infection in patients with valvular heart dise ase is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. We describe a c ase of B cereus endocarditis involving a mechanical mitral prosthesis that resolved after replacement of the prosthetic valve. We also review the prev ious cases reported in the literature. (C) 1999 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.