Leuconostoc species endocarditis in an intravenous drug user

Valencia, Damian; Valencia, Victor; Fershko, Adam

doi:10.1016/j.jccase.2018.04.002

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“…Leuconostoc is a Gram-positive ovoid coccus that is intrinsically vancomycin resistant and is typically non-pathogenic to humans (3). However, some recent studies (4)(5)(6) reported that Leuconostoc species caused infective endocarditis of the aortic valve. These cases serve to remind clinicians that Leuconostoc species may cause infective endocarditis in individuals with a history of intravenous drug use or a history of dental abscess (4,7).…”

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“…However, some recent studies (4)(5)(6) reported that Leuconostoc species caused infective endocarditis of the aortic valve. These cases serve to remind clinicians that Leuconostoc species may cause infective endocarditis in individuals with a history of intravenous drug use or a history of dental abscess (4,7). The importance of maintaining good oral health for systemic health is an ancient concept but just as relevant today.…”

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Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Leuconostoc, an emergent pathogenic associated with acute endodontic infections

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2021

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Purpose: Endodontic infections are polymicrobial. This study was undertaken to characterize and perform an antimicrobial susceptibility test on Leuconostoc sp. isolated from acute endodontic infections in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Methods:A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from June to October 2014. A questionnaire form was used to collect the clinical data. Biochemical standard techniques were used to isolate bacteria, and identification was made by API 20 Strep gallery. Antimicrobial susceptibility was carried out by the diffusion method on a solid medium. Results:The age group of 19-40 years (67.7%) was more significant among the 93 patients included in the study. Acute cellulitis was accounted for 66.7% while acute apical periodontitis was observed in 33.3% of cases. Two exudate samples were positive to Leuconostoc sp. showing 100% sensitivity to lincosamides (lincomycin and clindamycin). On the other hand, they were 100% resistant to trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole, 50% resistant to the macrolides (spiramycin and erythromycin), and the 3 rd generations of cephalosporins (cefotaxime, cefuroxime, cefixime, and ceftriaxone). Conclusion:Leuconostoc sp. was associated with acute endodontic infections and an opportunistic pathogenic bacterium. The primary objective of the treatment of endodontic infection is to eliminate biofilms by a chemomechanical treatment. Dentists must avoid the overuse of antibiotics to prevent the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains.

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Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Leuconostoc, an emergent pathogenic associated with acute endodontic infections

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2021

Turk Endod J

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“…En el reporte de caso de Starr (27) se trataba de un paciente adulto inmunocompetente con endocarditis, con compromiso de la válvula aórtica y en donde se realizó manejo para Leuconostoc con penicilina por 6 semanas y gentamicina 2 semanas, con resolución completa de la infección, pero requiriendo reemplazo de válvula aórtica. En el reporte de caso de Valencia y colaboradores, se trataba de un adulto inmunocompetente con endocarditis con antecedente de uso de drogas intravenosas, con compromiso de la válvula aórtica y complicándose con émbolos sépticos a retina, bazo y cerebro; el manejo para Leuconostoc se realizó con ceftriaxona y daptomicina 6 semanas posterior a hemocultivos negativos (26).…”

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Endocarditis por Leuconostoc lactis en un lactante: reporte de caso

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Este artículo fue aprobado para publicación en el v68n3 de la Revista de la Facultad de Medicina teniendo en cuenta los conceptos de los pares evaluadores y los cambios realizados por los autores según estos conceptos. Por lo tanto, se publica la versión preliminar del artículo para su consulta y citación provisional, pero debe aclararse que esta puede diferir del documento final, ya que no ha completado las etapas finales del proceso editorial (corrección de estilo, traducción y diagramación) y solo los títulos, datos de autores, palabras clave y resúmenes corresponden a la versión final del artículo.Esta versión puede consultarse, descargarse y citarse según se indique a continuación, pero debe recordarse que el documento final (PDF, HTML y XML) puede ser diferente.

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Leuconostoc species endocarditis in an intravenous drug user

Cited by 6 publications

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Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Leuconostoc, an emergent pathogenic associated with acute endodontic infections

Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Leuconostoc, an emergent pathogenic associated with acute endodontic infections

Endocarditis por Leuconostoc lactis en un lactante: reporte de caso

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