Korean J Med.  2013 Oct;85(4):435-438.

A Case of Infective Endocarditis and Meningitis Caused by Streptococcus agalactiae

• Lee JY
• Kim HA
• Kim HS
• Ryu SY

Abstract

It is well known that newborns and pregnant women typically show higher rates of Streptococcus agalactiae infection. However, the incidence of group B streptococcal (GBS) disease in nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in elderly persons and those with significant underlying diseases, such as diabetes, neurologic impairment, and cirrhosis. Skin infections, osteoarticular infections, and pneumonia are commonly associated with GBS, while meningitis and endocarditis are less common. S. agalactiae endocarditis is an uncommon but important condition with a high mortality rate. Several cases of endocarditis due to S. agalactiae have been reported in the literature, but there have been no reports of S. agalactiae meningitis associated with endocarditis in Korea. Here, we describe a case of S. agalactiae meningitis and endocarditis in a 50-year-old man who was successfully treated with intravenous antibiotics and cardiac surgery.

Keyword

Endocarditis, Meningitis; Streptococcus agalactiae

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aged
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Endocarditis
Female
Fibrosis
Humans
Incidence
Infant, Newborn
Korea
Meningitis
Middle Aged
Pneumonia
Pregnant Women
Skin
Streptococcus
Streptococcus agalactiae
Thoracic Surgery
Anti-Bacterial Agents