Disseminated Streptococcus pneumoniae infection involving a ventricular assist device. Issue 4 (14th July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reeves, J.S.; Rajagopalan, N.; Huaman, M.A.
• Is Part Of: Transplant infectious disease. Volume 17:Issue 4(2015)
• Page Start: 613
• Page End: 616
• Publication Date: 2015-07-14
• Subjects: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc -- Complications -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 617.01
• DOI: 10.1111/tid.12413
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1398-2273

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="tid12413-abs-0001"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>We describe the first reported case, to our knowledge, of disseminated pneumococcal infection involving a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The management of this infection was extremely challenging, requiring multiple surgical debridements, LVAD removal, and prolonged courses of antibiotics. The <italic>Streptococcus pneumoniae</italic> isolate was found to be serotype 19F, which is included in both the pneumococcal polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines. This report highlights the importance of routine screening for up‐to‐date vaccination in patients who undergo LVAD implantation.</p> </abstract>