Hemophilus aphrophilus endocarditis with a probable primary dental focus of infection.
A case of Hemophilus aphrophilus endocarditis in association with a prosthetic valve is reported in which the organism was isolated from dental plaque as well as blood. We emphasize the need for treating the primary source of the infection; in this case, periodontal disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of H aphrophilus endocarditis in which an oral primary focus has been demonstrated.
D000368:Aged; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology*; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications*; D006190:Haemophilus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male