A case of infective endocarditis due to Herbaspirillum Huttiense in a pediatric oncology patient.
J Infect Dev Ctries
; 14(11): 1349-1351, 2020 11 30.
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ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the endocardium and/or heart valves that involves thrombus formation (vegetation). This condition might damage the endocardial tissue and/or valves. An indwelling central venous catheter is a major risk factor for bacteremia at-risked pediatric populations such as premature infants; children with cancer and/or connective tissue disorders. Herbaspirillum huttiense is a Gram-negative opportunistic bacillus that may cause bacteremia and pneumonia rarely in this fragile population. Herein we report the very first case of bacteremia and IE in a pediatric oncology patient caused by H. huttiense.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Pseudomonas
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Osteossarcoma
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Herbaspirillum
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Endocardite
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Endocardite Bacteriana
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Infect Dev Ctries
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Turquia