A case of Lactobacillus jensenii associated native valve endocarditis. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Lactobacillus jensenii is rarely reported as a cause of endocarditis in immunocompetent patients. We describe a case of Lactobacillus jensenii associated native valve endocarditis that was identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) technology. While most Lactobacillus species are generally resistant to vancomycin, Lactobacillus jensenii is frequently susceptible, but treatment requires accurate susceptibility results followed by timely medical and surgical intervention. Probiotic use in patients can be a risk factor for infection with Lactobacillus species.

publication date

  • May 18, 2023

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC10209695

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85159336394

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01806

PubMed ID

  • 37250380

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 32