Endocarditis from Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing: an emerging infection? Two case reports

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine 2019; 5: e543
DOI: 10.32113/idtm_20199_543

  Topic: Bacterial Infections     Category:

Abstract

Endocarditis caused by non-HACEK gram-negative bacteria are very rare. However, it is more and more often reported as a nosocomial problem. This is especially serious because of the spread of multidrug resistant micro-organisms. Here we report the case of two patients who were admitted in our hospital for non-traumatic reasons and who were not affected by chronic diseases. We aimed at raising attention on an old but new threat: endocarditis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing and its possible treatment.

To cite this article

Endocarditis from Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase-producing: an emerging infection? Two case reports

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine 2019; 5: e543
DOI: 10.32113/idtm_20199_543

Publication History

Submission date: 02 Jul 2019

Revised on: 01 Aug 2019

Accepted on: 26 Aug 2019

Published online: 06 Sep 2019