Subacute infective endocarditis caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae: a case report.
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ABSTRACT
The authors report an 11-year-old boy with septicemia and subacute infective endocarditis due to toxigenic-Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The patient had underlying congenital heart disease and incomplete immunization. He presented with fever, epistaxis and congestive heart failure. He received high-dose penicillin therapy and diphtheria antitoxin with clinical improvement. While he was receiving a high dose of penicillin for 1 month he developed a generalized tonic clonic seizure. A computerized tomogram revealed intracerebral and ventricular hemorrhage. Craniotomy with blood clot removal and ventriculostomy drainage were done. He died 2 days later from brain death and cardiovascular failure.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Child
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Fatal Outcome
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Corynebacterium diphtheriae
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Diphtheria
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Endocarditis, Bacterial
Language:
English
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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