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P G Shivananda - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • empyema caused by Eikenella corrodens
    Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2011
    Co-Authors: Joshy M Easow, Noyal Mariya Joseph, Rashmi Tuladhar, P G Shivananda
    Abstract:

    Eikenella corrodens is a fastidious, facultative anerobic, non-motile, gram-negative bacilli that is part of the normal flora of the mouth and upper respiratory tract. It is being increasingly recognized as a human pathogen and has been implicated in a variety of human infections, including, periodontitis, brain abscess, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, intra-abdominal infections, and pleuropulmonary infections. We report, for the first time, from the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, a case of left-sided empyema due to Eikenella corrodens, in an 83-year-old man. Eikenella corrodens was isolated as a pure growth from the pleural aspirate, proving its pathogenic potential. Surgical drainage and an appropriate antimicrobial therapy resulted in a therapeutic response. We have discussed the difficulties that can be encountered in isolating Eikenella corrodens and in choosing appropriate antibiotics for its treatment. ABSTRACT

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Jerome Ment - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Eikenella corrodens infective endocarditis in a previously healthy non drug user
    European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2002
    Co-Authors: Richard Watkin, N J Baker, Sue Lang, Jerome Ment
    Abstract:

    Reported here is a case of Eikenella corrodens aortic valve infective endocarditis presenting as a stroke in a previously healthy 31-year-old man. The patient had no evidence of structural heart disease and reported no history of intravenous drug use or recent dental treatment. There are no other cases reported in the available literature in which this microorganism has caused endocarditis in the absence of recognised risk factors.

Joshy M Easow - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • empyema caused by Eikenella corrodens
    Journal of Global Infectious Diseases, 2011
    Co-Authors: Joshy M Easow, Noyal Mariya Joseph, Rashmi Tuladhar, P G Shivananda
    Abstract:

    Eikenella corrodens is a fastidious, facultative anerobic, non-motile, gram-negative bacilli that is part of the normal flora of the mouth and upper respiratory tract. It is being increasingly recognized as a human pathogen and has been implicated in a variety of human infections, including, periodontitis, brain abscess, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, intra-abdominal infections, and pleuropulmonary infections. We report, for the first time, from the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal, a case of left-sided empyema due to Eikenella corrodens, in an 83-year-old man. Eikenella corrodens was isolated as a pure growth from the pleural aspirate, proving its pathogenic potential. Surgical drainage and an appropriate antimicrobial therapy resulted in a therapeutic response. We have discussed the difficulties that can be encountered in isolating Eikenella corrodens and in choosing appropriate antibiotics for its treatment. ABSTRACT