A case of infectious endocarditis due to BCG. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fournier, Alice; Gouriet, Frédérique; Fournier, Pierre-Edouard; Casalta, Jean-Paul; Saby, Ludivine; Habib, Gilbert; Drancourt, Michel; Raoult, Didier
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 35(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 27
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: Endocarditis -- BCG -- Mycobacterium bovis; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2015.04.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Highlights: Fatal complication of Mycobacterium bovis bladder infusion. Documented disseminated infection of M. bovis . A rare case of infectious endocarditis. Summary: The occurrence of bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) disease following instillation for bladder cancer is commonly documented. The intravesical administration of BCG is generally safe, but may present severe complications. A fatal case of native aortic valve infectious endocarditis with septicemia due to BCG in a patient treated with intravesical instillation is reported herein.