Haemophilus parainfluenzae infective endocarditis associated with pelvic abscess: an uncommon complication of endometriosis

The case of a woman with native mitral valve endocarditis due to Haemophilus parainfluenzae (HPI) associated with a pelvic abscess and endometriosis is reported. Although HPI is an infrequent pathogen involved in endocarditis, association to a gynaecological infection has never been reported. Endome...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology 2010, Vol.37 (4), p.324-325
Main Authors: Miquel-Goulenok, T, Le Tohic, A, Laurichesse, J J, Iung, B, Leport, C, Longuet, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - complications
Abscess - diagnosis
Abscess - microbiology
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Douglas' Pouch
Endocarditis, Bacterial - complications
Endocarditis, Bacterial - drug therapy
Endocarditis, Bacterial - microbiology
Endometriosis - complications
Fallopian Tube Diseases - microbiology
Female
Genital Diseases, Female - microbiology
Haemophilus Infections - complications
Haemophilus Infections - drug therapy
Haemophilus parainfluenzae
Humans
Mitral Valve - microbiology
Ovarian Diseases - microbiology
Peritoneal Diseases - microbiology
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Summary:The case of a woman with native mitral valve endocarditis due to Haemophilus parainfluenzae (HPI) associated with a pelvic abscess and endometriosis is reported. Although HPI is an infrequent pathogen involved in endocarditis, association to a gynaecological infection has never been reported. Endometriosis could increase this risk.
ISSN:0390-6663