Corynebacterium striatum prosthetic valve endocarditis. A case report and literature review

Mansour, Mohamed K.; Almessabi, A.; Ahmed, Sundos Abdulla; Jabeen, Fouzia; Moumne, Ibrahim Salah; Nsutebu, Emmanuel

doi:10.1016/j.clinpr.2020.100055

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“…Moreover, considering the role of biofilms in infective endocarditis (IE) [ 32 , 33 ], physicians should consider the possibility of infective endocarditis diagnosis in the case of bacteremia due to non-diphtheric corynebacteria. After all, IE is the most common manifestation of C. striatum [ 21 , 24 , 34 , 35 ].…”

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Corynebacterium striatum Bacteremia during SARS-CoV2 Infection: Case Report, Literature Review, and Clinical Considerations

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Stracquadanio

et al. 2022

Infectious Disease Reports

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Bacterial infections, especially those in hospital settings, represent a major complication of COVID-19 patients, complicating management and worsening clinical outcomes. Corynebacterium striatum is a non-diphtheric actinobacterium that has been reported as being the causative agent of several different infections, affecting both immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. Recently, C. striatum has been recognized as a nosocomial pathogen that is responsible for severe infection in critical patients, as well as in fragile and immunocompromised subjects. C. striatum has been described as the etiological agent of bacteremia, central line infections, and endocarditis. We report a case of a 91-year-old woman who was hospitalized due to SARS-CoV-2 infection, who developed C. striatum bacteremia and died despite antimicrobial therapy and clinical efforts. Furthermore, we discuss C. striatum diagnosis and treatment based on evidence from the scientific literature.

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Corynebacterium striatum Bacteremia during SARS-CoV2 Infection: Case Report, Literature Review, and Clinical Considerations

Marino

Campanella

Stracquadanio

et al. 2022

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“…Corynebacterium striatum is a Gram-positive bacillus belonging to the Corynebacterium genus. Although it is part of the normal commensal flora of the human skin and mucous membranes (and hence usually considered a contaminant when isolated in blood cultures), it has been increasingly associated with severe infections in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts [1] . It is becoming an emerging agent, with the ability to form biofilms that can cause infection of endovascular devices [2] .…”

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Corynebacterium striatum cardiac device-related endocarditis: A case report

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Gonçalves

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“… 4–6 It has been suggested that they have aggregative adhering invasive mechanisms that predispose to infection of prosthetic devices. 7 …”

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Corynebacterium freneyias a cause of early prosthetic valve endocarditis

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Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with severe complications and a high mortality rate. Identification of the causative pathogen is crucial to optimise treatment. We present a case of prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by Corynebacterium freneyi, a very rare cause of human infection and not previously reported as a cause of IE. Despite proper antibiotic therapy, the patient eventually needed surgery after progression of the infection. After surgery, he quickly recovered without evidence of relapse during an 8-month follow-up period. This report highlights critical decision making in a complex and potentially life-threatening situation, where neither guidelines nor previous clinical or microbiological experience were able to give clear treatment recommendations.

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Corynebacterium striatum prosthetic valve endocarditis. A case report and literature review

Cited by 5 publications

References 13 publications

Corynebacterium striatum Bacteremia during SARS-CoV2 Infection: Case Report, Literature Review, and Clinical Considerations

Corynebacterium striatum Bacteremia during SARS-CoV2 Infection: Case Report, Literature Review, and Clinical Considerations

Corynebacterium striatum cardiac device-related endocarditis: A case report

Corynebacterium freneyias a cause of early prosthetic valve endocarditis

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