Aortic valve infective endocarditis caused by Serratia liquefaciens
Journal
Journal of Infection
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
3
Pages
e161-e163
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Infective endocarditis of the cardiac valves caused by Serratia liquefaciens has never been reported. We describe a fatal case of aortic valve infective endocarditis caused by S. liquefaciens after intravenous injection of amphetamine, complicated by multiple organ dysfunctions. ? 2006 The British Infection Society.
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Other Subjects
amphetamine; ampicillin; cefazolin; cefmetazole; cefotaxime; ceftriaxone; cilastatin plus imipenem; ciprofloxacin; cotrimoxazole; gentamicin; sultamicillin; adult; antibiotic resistance; antibiotic sensitivity; aorta valve disease; article; artificial ventilation; bacterial endocarditis; blood culture; case report; cause of death; central nervous system infection; cerebral sinus thrombosis; computer assisted tomography; congestive heart failure; differential diagnosis; drug substitution; drug urine level; drug withdrawal; echocardiography; fatality; hemolytic anemia; human; intensive care unit; intravenous drug abuse; intubation; male; multiple organ failure; neuroimaging; neurologic examination; Serratia liquefaciens; superior sagittal sinus; thrombocytopenia; Adult; Amphetamine; Aortic Valve; Endocarditis, Bacterial; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Male; Multiple Organ Failure; Serratia liquefaciens; Shock, Septic; Substance Abuse, Intravenous
Type
journal article