Endocarditis Caused by Gordonia Species in a Patient with a Central Venous Catheter
Author Information
Author(s): Olivier Lesens, Yves Hansmann, Philippe Riegel, Remy Heller, Mohamed Benaissa-Djellouli, Martin Martinot, Helene Petit, Daniel Christmann
Primary Institution: Hopitaux Universitaires, Strasbourg, France
Hypothesis
Can Gordonia spp. cause systemic infections in patients with central venous catheters?
Conclusion
Gordonia spp. may cause opportunistic infections, particularly bacteremia and endocarditis, in patients with severe underlying diseases and indwelling central catheters.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of severe underlying diseases, including diabetes and cirrhosis.
- Blood cultures were positive for a gram-positive coryneform bacterium.
- The patient was successfully treated with intravenous antibiotics.
Takeaway
A woman with a central venous catheter got sick from a rare bacteria called Gordonia, which can cause serious infections.
Methodology
The case report details the patient's medical history, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of a control group and reliance on a single patient's data.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 31-year-old woman with multiple underlying health conditions.
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