Systemic Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infection not associated with endocarditis highlighting bacteriological diagnosis difficulties Case report and literature review

Ann Biol Clin (Paris). 2016 Jun 1;74(3):306-12. doi: 10.1684/abc.2016.1140.

Abstract

Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is mostly isolated in swine causing erysipelas. Human invasive infections due to E. rhusiopathiae remain poorly described and interestingly bacteraemia associated with endocarditis are a source of ineffective empirical antibiotherapy. We report a case of sepsis without endocarditis due to E. rhusiopathiae and a review of the literature.

Keywords: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae; Erysipelothrix spp.; sepsis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endocarditis / microbiology
  • Erysipelothrix / isolation & purification*
  • Erysipelothrix Infections / diagnosis*
  • Erysipelothrix Infections / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged