Abstract
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a gram-positive bacillus which is found worldwide. Although bloodstream infections caused by E. rhusiopathiae are not common, there is a strong association between bacteremia and the development of infective endocarditis. The risk of human infection with Erysipelothrix is closely related to the opportunity for exposure to the organisms. We report a case of community-acquired meningitis as an initial manifestation of E. rhusiopathiae endocarditis in a 56-year-old woman, who had no history of exposure to animals.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Erysipelothrix / isolation & purification*
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Erysipelothrix Infections / diagnosis*
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Erysipelothrix Infections / drug therapy
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Erysipelothrix Infections / microbiology
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Meningitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Ceftriaxone