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Septic shock caused by the under-recognized bacterium Eggerthella lenta in a 61-year-old male with a periurethral abscess: a case report
Cordoba, Giovanni; Kim, Marisa Lee; Sharma, Shorabh; Paniagua, Julian; Folgarait, Gianinna; Berger, Judith.
  • Cordoba, Giovanni; Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System. Department of Internal Medicine. Bronx. US
  • Kim, Marisa Lee; Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System. Department of Internal Medicine. Bronx. US
  • Sharma, Shorabh; Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System. Department of Internal Medicine. Bronx. US
  • Paniagua, Julian; Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System. Department of Internal Medicine. Bronx. US
  • Folgarait, Gianinna; Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System. Department of Internal Medicine. Bronx. US
  • Berger, Judith; Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System. Department of Internal Medicine. Bronx. US
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 52: e20190081, 2019. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1013301
ABSTRACT
Abstract Eggerthella lenta is a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that has been associated with life-threatening infections. Bacteremia is always clinically significant and is mostly but not always associated with gastrointestinal disease. We present a unique case of abrupt deterioration and rapid development of septic shock secondary to periurethral abscess caused by E. lenta infection. This case highlights the atypical clinical presentation, risk factors, uncommon source of infection, challenges in therapy, and outcome of this infrequent infection. There is still a gap in the understanding of E. lenta pathogenicity, and more literature is needed to establish clear management recommendations.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Urethral Diseases / Bacteremia / Actinobacteria / Abscess Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Practice guideline Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Urethral Diseases / Bacteremia / Actinobacteria / Abscess Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Practice guideline Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System/US