Rothia dentocariosa endocarditis complicated by brain abscess.
A 27-year-old woman is described with Rothia dentocariosa endocarditis, the fourth such case described in the literature. Her course was complicated by brain abscess, which was treated successfully with antibiotics. It is believed this represents the first case of R. dentocariosa with central nervous system involvement.
Isaacson
J H
JH
Department of Medicine, Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, Burlington 05401.
Grenko
R T
RT
D000191:Actinomycetaceae / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000472:pathogenicity; D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use
D005839:Gentamicins; D010406:Penicillins