A fatal case of Arcanobacterium pyogenes endocarditis in a man with no identified animal contact: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Arcanobacterium pyogenes is a rare cause of infection in humans, mostly related to living in rural areas and to contacts with animals. We describe a case of fatal Arcanobacterium pyogenes endocarditis, confirmed by DNA sequencing, in a patient without typical epidemiological exposure.

Pure natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) with ultrasonography-guided transgastric access and over-the-scope-clip closure: a porcine feasibility and survival study

“…These two bacteria are known to cause purulent infections [49]. Human infections with A. pyogenes and P. multocida are uncommon and believed to be zoonotic in origin [50][51][52]. In humans, other bacteria that are part of the normal flora could prove to be just as pathogenic when NOTES is performed.…”

Environmental Aspects of Zoonotic Diseases

“…This feature seems to be related to its susceptibility to hydrophobic compounds such as the antibiotic novobiocin (Hart and Champlain, 1988). In humans, infection with Arcanobacterium pyogenes can result in severe diseases with infrequent fatality (Gomez-Mateos et al, 2009;Hermida et al 2004;Plamondon et al 2007). In humans, infection with Arcanobacterium pyogenes can result in severe diseases with infrequent fatality (Gomez-Mateos et al, 2009;Hermida et al 2004;Plamondon et al 2007).…”

Isolation of Trueperella pyogenes in a case of thoracic and abdominal abscess in a galago (Otolemur garnettii)

“…A single report of a facial abscess due to Trueperella pyogenes has been described in a gray slender loris ( Loris lydekkerianus nordicus ) . Infections in various animal species have been described and include ruminants (liver abscesses , metritis , intracranial abscesses ) dogs (cystitis) , cats (otitis externa) , and humans (endocarditis) .…”