Expect the Unexpected: A Rare Case of Pseudomonas aerguinosa Endocarditis

Authors

Swetha Ramireddy, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Smitha Gudipati, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Marcus J. Zervos, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Ramireddy S, Gudipati S, and Zervos M. Expect the Unexpected: A Rare Case of Pseudomonas aerguinosa Endocarditis. IDCases 2020; 21.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-12-2020

Publication Title

IDCases

Abstract

Infective endocarditis (IE) caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is extremely uncommon. Reported cases have usually been associated with intravenous drug use, prosthetic heart valves, and/or implanted cardiac devices. Traditionally, successful treatment has necessitated a combination of antimicrobial(s) and valve replacement. Yet, P. aeruginosa IE remains difficult to manage, especially in cases where valve replacement may not be an immediate option. We present such a case of P. aeruginosa IE, highlighting that medical management with 2 antipseudomonal synergistic agents may be an alternative to surgery in particularly complicated cases.

PubMed ID

32399394

Volume

21

First Page

00787

Last Page

00787