Mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta caused by Salmonella typhimurium.
A fatal case of mycotic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is described. Salmonella typhimurium was isolated from blood cultures and from cultures of a post-mortem sample of the aneurysm. A review of the literature showed that while endovascular infection is a recognized complication of salmonellal septicaemia in the elderly, infection of the thoracic aorta by Salmonella spp. is rare. A combination of surgery and antibiotic therapy always is required for a successful outcome.
Golledge
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Department of Microbiology, Fremantel Hospital, WA.
McGechie
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D000368:Aged; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012486:Salmonella typhimurium