Korean Circ J.  1996 Jun;26(3):748-751. 10.4070/kcj.1996.26.3.748.

A Case of Clostridium Perfringens Endocarditis

Abstract

Endocarditis due to anaerobes is not a rare ocurrence. However, Clostridial endocarditis, most cases are caused by Clostridium perfringens, is an uncommon disease. Clostridium are gram positive spore forming obligate anaerobes that are found widely in soil, water, and foods. They naturally inhabit the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tract. We observed a case of Clostridium perfringens endocarditis in a 67 years old woman. Who experienced fever, chronic diarrhea and vegetation in the aortic valve.

Keyword

Clostridium perfringens; Endocarditis

MeSH Terms

Aged
Aortic Valve
Clostridium perfringens*
Clostridium*
Diarrhea
Endocarditis*
Female
Fever
Humans
Soil
Spores
Soil
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