A rare cause of healthcare-associated infective endocarditis: Enterobacter cloacae
We report a case of infective endocarditis secondary to healthcare-associated bloodstream infection caused by an uncommon etiologic agent, multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae. The patient was treated with a combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgery, but could not be saved. With this case...
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Veröffentlicht in: | IDCases 2018-01, Vol.12, p.18-20 |
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Zusammenfassung: | We report a case of infective endocarditis secondary to healthcare-associated bloodstream infection caused by an uncommon etiologic agent, multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae. The patient was treated with a combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgery, but could not be saved. With this case, we discuss the prevalence, risk factors, treatment options, and outcomes of the rarely encountered Enterobacter cloacae-associated infective endocarditis. |
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ISSN: | 2214-2509 2214-2509 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.idcr.2018.03.004 |