| A case of Streptococcus agalactiae infective endocarditis associated with kidney infarction |
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Joo Il Kim, Hyon Joung Cho, Jong Goo Seo, Jin Yong Kim, Yoon Soo Park, Yiel-Hae Seo, Yong Kyun Cho |
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| 신장 경색을 동반한 Streptococcus agalactiae 감염 심내막염 1예 |
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김주일·조현정·서종구·김진용·박윤수·서일혜·조용균, Hyon Joung Cho, Jong Goo Seo, Jin Yong Kim, Yoon Soo Park, Yiel-Hae Seo, Yong Kyun Cho |
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| Abstract |
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Group B streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae) is categorized as a Lancefield Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci.
GBS is a recognized cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns and pregnant women. However, the incidence of GBS disease in
nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in the elderly and those with significant underlying diseases.
GBS infective endocarditis is generally characterized by an acute onset, the presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction,
and the frequent development of complications.
Here we report the first case of GBS infective endocarditis associated with kidney infarction. (Korean J Med 77:S1328-S1331,
2009) |
| Key Words:
Endocarditis; Infarction; Kidney; Streptococcus agalactiae |
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