Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report
Authors: Ayman El Idrissi, Petri Kox-van Gastel
Background: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a rare zoonosis. We present a case of E. rhusiopathiae bacteremia of unknown origin complicated by endocarditis of the aortic and mitral valves. Case Presentation: A 39-year-old man presented with fatigue, diaphoresis, fevers, and substantial weight loss. Upon physical examination, a gallop rhythm of the heart was heard. Blood cultures eventually revealed an E. rhusiopathiae infection. Vegetation on the non-coronary cusp of the aortic valve and the mitral valve were seen on echocardiography. The patient was treated with intravenous penicillin for 6 weeks. Following the treatment, the non-coronary cusp was found to be prolapsed and perforated. Aortic valve regurgitation had also led to dilatation and hypertrophy of the left ventricle. Conclusion: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a rare cause of infective endocarditis. As untreated E. rhusiopathiae can cause irreversible damage to the heart valves and death, prompt consideration of this infection is warranted in any patient at an increased risk.
Keywords: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, erysipeloid, infective endocarditis, aortic valve, mitral valve, case report.
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Correspondence to:
Ayman El Idrissi, Department of Internal Medicine, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands ayman.elidrissi@gmail.com
Publication history:
Received 27 Apr 2021
Revised 15 Oct 2021
Accepted 22 Oct 2021
Published online 07 Dec 2021
Published in print 15 Dec 2021
Idrissi AE, Gastel PK. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. EJMCR. 2021; 5(11): 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi AE, Gastel PK. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. https://www.ejmcr.com/?mno=77082 [Access: May 11, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi AE, Gastel PK. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. EJMCR. 2021; 5(11): 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi AE, Gastel PK. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. EJMCR. (2021), [cited May 11, 2024]; 5(11): 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi, A. E. & Gastel, . P. K. (2021) Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. EJMCR, 5 (11), 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi, Ayman El, and Petri Kox-van Gastel. 2021. Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5 (11), 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi, Ayman El, and Petri Kox-van Gastel. "Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 5 (2021), 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi, Ayman El, and Petri Kox-van Gastel. "Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 5.11 (2021), 319-324. Print. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379
Idrissi, A. E. & Gastel, . P. K. (2021) Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeinduced endocarditis: a case report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 5 (11), 319-324. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1619539379