Streptococcus Gallolyticus Endocarditis: A Case Report Contrasting the Response in Frail and in Strong Elderly Patients:

Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare

Soondal KoomarSurrun¹ 

关键词: elderly;    endocarditis;    frailty;    Streptococcus gallolyticus;   

DOI  :  10.1177/201010581102000210

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The elderly are at increased risk of developing Streptococcus gallolyticus endocarditis. The infection is easily controlled by antibiotics but a valvular replacement may be needed for gross valvular dysfunction. Some patients may have associated colonic or hepatic lesions needing surgical intervention that increase morbidity, mortality and costs. We describe a 71-year-old patient with Streptococcus gallolyticus endocarditis and discuss the differences of response between the strong and the frail elderly.

【 授权许可】

CC BY