Ann Infect Dis Epidemiol | Volume 8, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Heartbound Intruders: Deciphering a Case of Klebsiella Endocarditis

Allena N¹, Qasim A^2*, Ravish S¹, Kasule SN³ and De La Cruz A⁴

¹Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, BronxCare Health System, USA  ²Department of Internal Medicine, BronxCare Health System, USA  ³Division of Infective Diseases, BronxCare Health System, USA  ⁴Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, BronxCare Health System, USAv

^*Correspondance to: Abeer Qasim 

Abstract

Gram-Negative Endocarditis (GNE) presents a formidable diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its intricate clinical manifestations, elusive etiology, and limited treatment options. Although rare, GNE typically manifests in patients with long-term catheters or cardiac devices, underlying structural heart disease, Immunosuppressive Conditions, Or Intravenous Drug Use (IVDU). We describe an unusual case of GNE secondary to Klebsiella pneumoniae, in a patient without known risk factors.

Citation:

llena N, Qasim A, Ravish S, Kasule SN, De La Cruz A. Heartbound Intruders: Deciphering a Case of Klebsiella Endocarditis. Ann Infect Dis Epidemiol. 2024; 8(1): 1071..