| A case of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae endocarditis cured with antibiotic treatment |
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Jae Hyun Cho, Chang Seop Lee, Wan Beom Park, Nam Joong Kim, Myoung Don Oh, Hong Bin Kim, Kang Won Choe |
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고려대학교 의과대학 내과학교실 |
| 증례:수술없이 치료한 Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae 아급성 심내막염 1예 |
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조재현, Chang Seop Lee, Wan Beom Park, Nam Joong Kim, Myoung Don Oh, Hong Bin Kim, Kang Won Choe |
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| Abstract |
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Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is an uncommon pathogen in humans, and it is caused by zoonotic
infection. It usually induces localized skin infection (erysipeloid) in most cases of human infection.
Endocarditis due to E. rhusiopathie is very rare, but it causes various cardiac valve complications
including valve replacement.
We reported here on a case of E. rhusiopathiae endocarditis in a 71 years old man who had liver
cirrhosis and no underlying cardiac disease. This case was treated with intravenous penicillin G for
30 days and he improved without any surgical intervention.(Korean J Med 71:558-561, 2006)
Key Words : Erysipelothrix, Endocarditis |
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