A Fatal Case of Klebsiella pneumoniae Mycotic Aneurysm. (29th November 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chao, Chien-Ming; Lee, Kun-Kuang; Wang, Chia-Sheng; Chen, Ping-Jen; Yeh, Tsung-Chih
• Other Names: Grant W. D. Academic Editor.; Han S. J. Academic Editor.; Imanaka K. Academic Editor.; Limmer S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in emergency medicine. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-11-29
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; Emergency Medicine; Emergency medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/498545
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-648X

Abstract

Abstract : Mycotic aneurysm is a serious clinical condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella species are the most common causative pathogens. Klebsiella pneumoniae was rarely reported as a possible pathogen causing mycotic aneurysm; therefore, we describe a K. pneumoniae -related fatal bacteremia mycotic aneurysm in a patient in spite of appropriate antimicrobial agents and surgical management.