Streptococcus pyogenes aortic aneurysm infection: forgotten but not gone.
Historically, Streptococcus pyogenes was a common cause of endocarditis and infected aortic aneurysm. Today, endovascular infections due to this organism have become exceedingly rare. We report the first case of aortic aneurysm infection due to S. pyogenes treated with initial endoluminal repair, review previous reports and discuss current treatment options.
Department of Infectious Diseases , Clayton, Victoria.
Bradley J
BJ
Gardiner
Department of Vascular Surgery and , Clayton, Victoria.
Joy
J
Wong
Department of Vascular Surgery and , Clayton, Victoria.
Ming
M
Yii
Department of Radiology Monash Health , Clayton, Victoria.
Timothy
T
Buckenham
Tony M
TM
Korman
Streptococcus pyogenes; aortic aneurysm infection; mycotic aneurysm