Abstract
Bacillus cereus is a ubiquitous organism that often contaminates microbiological cultures but rarely causes serious infections in humans. It is the causative organism of infective endocarditis (IE), a disease typically associated with intravenous (IV) drug abusers. Thus, almost all reported cases have involved the tricuspid valve. We report a case of native mitral valve (MV) IE caused by B. cereus in a 54 year-oldman with moderate MV regurgitation but no apparent history of IV drug use. He presented with fever and dyspnea on exertion, symptoms which had been ongoing for 2 months. B. cereus infection was determined by blood culture examination. A transthoracic echocardiography revealed that mobile vegetations had attached to the MV. He was treated with IV antibiotics for a total of 6 weeks and received MV replacement surgery. He has maintained a good clinical recovery without complications since discharge.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 310-314 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Infection and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Aug |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology (medical)