Infective Endocarditis Caused by <i>Pseudomonas stutzeri</i>: A Case Report and Literature Review
<i>Pseudomonas</i> bacteria are widespread pathogens that account for considerable infections with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in hospitalized patients. The <i>Pseudomonas</i> genus contains a large number of species; however, the majority of infections ar...
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2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | <i>Pseudomonas</i> bacteria are widespread pathogens that account for considerable infections with significant morbidity and mortality, especially in hospitalized patients. The <i>Pseudomonas</i> genus contains a large number of species; however, the majority of infections are caused by <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, infections by other <i>Pseudomonas</i> species are less reported. <i>Pseudomonas stutzeri</i> is a ubiquitous Gram-negative bacterium that has been reported as a causative agent of some infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients but has rarely been reported as a cause of infective endocarditis. Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old female with no significant medical history who presented with exertional dyspnea, productive cough, and fever. She was diagnosed as a case of acute anterior ST myocardial infarction, underwent double valve replacement surgery, and was found to have infective endocarditis caused by <i>Pseudomonas stutzeri</i>. |
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| Item Description: | 10.3390/idr12030020 2036-7449 |