Propionibacterium acnes endocarditis of a prosthetic aortic valve.

Journal: Clinical Cardiology
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Abstract

In the few reported cases of Propionibacterium infective endocarditis involving prosthetic aortic valves, abscess is common and frequently requires surgery. We report a case of P. acnes infective endocarditis identified on prolonged blood cultures with aortic root abscess involving a Starr-Edwards valve. Intravenous antibiotics and valve replacement led to recovery.

Authors
Richard List, Nabeel Sheikh, Thomas Theologou, Ian Mitchell, Thomas Mathew
Relevant Conditions

Endocarditis