Disseminated: Mycobacterium abscessus with endocarditis
Chue, Amy Louise Braganza Menezes, Darryl Bhabra, Moninder Dedicoat, Martin Dedicoat, Martin Dedicoat, Martin
Chue, Amy Louise
Braganza Menezes, Darryl
Bhabra, Moninder
Dedicoat, Martin
Dedicoat, Martin
Abstract
We present an uncommon case of endocarditis caused by Mycobacterium abscessus in an immunocompetent patient following a caesarean section. We discuss her turbulent admission course leading to her diagnosis following persistent M. abscessus bacteraemia, medical and surgical management, including a splenectomy and valve resection and repair, and subsequent prolonged course of combination antimicrobials for 24 months post valve surgery. The patient is alive 9 months after completing her treatment and 36 months after her valve surgery. We emphasise the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach in the management of such a complex case.
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Date
2024-03-13
Type
Article
Subject
Cardiology, Communicable diseases
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Citation
Chue AL, Braganza Menezes D, Bhabra M, Dedicoat M. Disseminated Mycobacterium abscessus with endocarditis. BMJ Case Rep. 2024 Mar 13;17(3):e255390. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2023-255390.
Journal / Source Title
BMJ Case Reports
DOI
10.1136/bcr-2023-255390
PMID
38479824
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38479824/