Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Cardiobacterium hominis occurring after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Bacterial endocarditis secondary to endoscopic procedures has been convincingly documented in only four cases. We describe a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Cardiobacterium hominis that developed after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Because of this, we recommend subacute bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis in patients who have a prior history of endocarditis or valve replacement.
Pritchard
T M
TM
Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Foust
R T
RT
Cantely
J R
JR
Leman
R B
RB
D001021:Aortic Valve; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004452:Echocardiography; D004698:Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006090:Gram-Negative Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D002443:Ceftriaxone