Septic arthritis by Salmonella enteritidis after heart transplantation.
A 13-year-old boy underwent orthotopic heart transplantation for end-stage idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Immunosuppressive therapy consisted of cyclosporine, azathioprine, prednisone, and antithymocyte globulin. Endomyocardial biopsies revealed persistent moderate rejection, which was treated aggressively. In the sixth week, septic arthritis by Salmonella enteritidis developed. We discuss our management of this exceptional complication and the poor results obtained because of superimposed cytomegalovirus infection.
Martin-Santos
J M
JM
Service of Rheumatology, Hospital Clínica Puerta de Hierro, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
Alonso-Pulpon
L
L
Pradas
G
G
Cuervas-Mons
V
V
Anguita
M
M
Mulero-Mendoza
J
J
Escribano
E
E
Martinez-Beltran
J
J
Figuera-Aymerich
D
D
D000293:Adolescent; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D006084:Graft Rejection; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012480:Salmonella Infections