Mycotic aneurysm of the aorta due to Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae)

Infected Aneurysm

“…Longer durations and even life-long antibiotic-therapy have been recommended by others. 3,19,39,40) Some authors believe that patients with a prosthetic reconstruction should con-tinue on low-dose antibiotics for life. However, the advantage of a more prolonged therapy has not been confirmed.…”

Report of a Case of Streptococcus agalactiae Mycotic Aneurysm and Review of the Literature

“…2,3 Streptococci sp (other than GBS) and Staphylococci sp are the most common etiological agents of mycotic aneurysm. 6 The first case of mycotic aneurysm caused by GBS was described by Blackett et al 7 in 1989 in a patient with endocarditis. Reviewing of the English literature disclosed only 4 cases of mycotic aneurysm caused by S agalactiae.…”

“…Reviewing of the English literature disclosed only 4 cases of mycotic aneurysm caused by S agalactiae. [7][8][9][10] The result of the review is summarized in Table 1. Noteworthy points are absence of endocarditis (with exception of the first case described by Blackett et al 7 ) and no significant increase in body temperature at the time of admission.…”

“…5,12,13 Among the different graft materials suggested, dacron graft is widely used during surgery. 2,3,5,7,9,10,12 Nevertheless, this has been associated with considerable risk of reinfection of the graft. Hence, in our patient, aortic allograft was used to reduce the risk of reinfection.…”

A mycotic aneurysm of the abdominal aorta in a child

“…In isolated reports they have been related to degenerative changes in the arterial wall, as in Marfan's syndrome or tuberous sclerosis, or associated with congenital cardiac anomalies [4,[6][7][8][9]. Infection of the aortic wall due to septic embolization or bacteremia and contiguous spread have also been implicated [1,2]. Since the condition is rare in children it tends to go unnoticed.…”