Infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus gallolyticus associated with colonic displasia

Acta Med Port. 2011 Jul-Aug;24(4):657-62. Epub 2011 Dec 12.

Abstract

Streptococcus gallolyticus is a microorganism belonging to the Streptococcus bovis I group isolated in humans, bovines and equines pigeons, among other animals. Streptococcus bovis is a Streptococcus strain found in the rumen, and has been isolated in the milk of animals with mastitis. The authors describe a case of an adult immunocompetent patient with underlying valvular heart disease, with bacteraemia and infective endocarditis by Streptococcus gallolyticus, in whom adenomatous colonic polyps with dysplasia were identified.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colonic Polyps / complications*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Streptococcal Infections / complications*