Erysipelothrix insidiosa endocarditis: a report of two cases in Jamaica

Two cases of erysipelothrix insidiosa endocarditis occurring in adult women, both of whom died, have been presented. This is the first report in Jamaica of infection with this organism. The clinical features of the illness are similar to those described elsewhere. The importance of accurately and fully identifying "diphtheriods" isolated from blood cultures is emphasized.(AU)