A case of native valve endocarditis caused by Burkholderia cepacia without predisposing factors

Hyun K. Ki; Sung H. Kim; Seong W. Han; Hae S. Cheong

doi:10.1186/1471-2334-11-114

A case of native valve endocarditis caused by Burkholderia cepacia without predisposing factors

Hyun K. Ki
, Sung H. Kim
, Seong W. Han
, Hae S. Cheong

Konkuk University

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Abstract

Background: Infective endocarditis is rarely caused by Burkholderia cepacia. This infection is known to occur particularly in immunocompromised hosts, intravenous heroin users, and in patients with prosthetic valve replacement. Most patients with Burkholderia cepacia endocarditis usually need surgical treatment in addition to antimicrobial treatment.Case Presentation: Here, we report the case of a patient who developed Burkholderia cepacia-induced native valve endocarditis with consequent cerebral involvement without any predisposing factors; she was successfully treated by antimicrobial agents only.Conclusion: In this report, we also present literature review of relevant cases.

Original language	English
Article number	114
Journal	BMC Infectious Diseases
Volume	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-11-114
State	Published - 8 May 2011
Externally published	Yes

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Burkholderia cepacia Endocarditis
Native valve

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A case of native valve endocarditis caused by Burkholderia cepacia without predisposing factors

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