Extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Escherichia coli eustachian valve infective endocarditis.

Abstract

Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium caused by a multitude of bacteria, including S. aureus, viridans streptococci, S. bovis, or S. epidermidis, among others. It can cause a variety of physical findings, including new onset murmur, Osler nodes, and Janeway lesions. Endocarditis is diagnosed with multiple positive blood cultures with transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) showing valvular vegetations. In this article, we present a 47 year old female with a history of ESRD on dialysis who presented with a bleeding fistula found to be in septic shock. Diagnosis of eustachian valve endocarditis with E. Coli ESBL was made through positive blood cultures as well as using TEE. She was started on IV meropenem for seven days, to which the patient completed and eventually was discharged home with resolution of symptoms.

• Authors: Branden Ireifej, David Song, Pradeeksha Mukuntharaj, Tasur Seen, Talal Almas, XiongBin Lin, M Ali Kanawati, Yasar Sattar
• Journal: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) (Ann Med Surg (Lond)) Vol. 69 Pg. 102705 (Sep 2021) ISSN: 2049-0801 [Print] England
• PMID: 34429959 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2021 The Authors.