A Case of Listeria monocytogenes Infective Endocarditis. (8th August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Badar, Faraz; Bhuiyan, Refayat; Nabeel, Shaha
• Other Names: Marangoni Antonella Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-08-08
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/5958017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Listeria monocytogenes ( L . monocytogenes ) is a Gram-positive facultative intracellular aerobic bacterium. We report the case of a 77-year-old male presenting with focal neurological symptoms found secondary to embolization from L . monocytogenes infective endocarditis (IE) involving the mitral valve. Blood cultures and echocardiogram were positive. Meningitis was ruled out via lumbar puncture. Treatment was done successfully with a prolonged course of ceftazidime. IE from L . monocytogenes is a rare but life-threatening complication and therefore prompt identification of infectious process is paramount. The mainstay of therapy is use of beta-lactams.