Fantastic Bugs and Where to Find Them (in the Brain and Bone): Atypical Abiotropha Defectiva Endocarditis Complicated by CVA and Spinal Osteomyelitis

Authors

Kevyn Niu, HCA HealthcareFollow
Maulik Shah, HCA HealthcareFollow
Hilton Alemar-Hernandez, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Blake Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

11-7-2022

Keywords

endocarditis, osteomyelitis, Abiotrophia defectiva, Streptococcus defectivus

Disciplines

Bacterial Infections and Mycoses | Cardiovascular Diseases | Internal Medicine | Musculoskeletal Diseases

Abstract

67-year-old presented with subacute left temporal lobe infarction, lumbar spine osteomyelitis, and aortic valve vegetation. Further investigations demonstrated Abiotrophia defectiva bacteremia. He was treated with penicillin and gentamicin, discharged with 4 weeks ceftriaxone. We wish to raise awareness of complications of A. defectiva endocarditis and encourage further research into treatment.

Comments

This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary.

Publisher or Conference

Authorea

Recommended Citation

Niu K, Shah M, Alemar-Hernandez H. Fantastic Bugs and Where to Find Them (in the Brain and Bone): Atypical Abiotropha Defectiva Endocarditis Complicated by CVA and Spinal Osteomyelitis [preprint]. Authorea. November 07, 2022. doi: 10.22541/au.166780628.82579902/v1