title: Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to Cardiobacterium hominis occurring after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Pritchard
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Foust
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Cantely
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Leman
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002443:Ceftriaxone