1989
DOI: 10.1590/s0036-46651989000400013
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Abstract: SUMMARYThis report describes the first documented case of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae endocarditis in Latin America. The patient was a 51-years-old male, moderate alcoholic, with a previous history of aortic failure. He was used to fishing and cooking as a hobby and had his left hand wounded by a fish-bone. The disease began with erysipeloid form and developed to septicemia and endocarditis. He was treated with antibiotics and surgery for aortic valve replacement. There are only 46 cases of E. rhusiopathiae e… Show more

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“…rhusiopathiae endocarditis was also found in a patient in Latin America a�er injuring his hand with a fish bone during fishing and cooking. The disease began in an erysipeloid form and developed into septicaemia and endocarditis (Rocha et al, 1989).…”
Section: Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiaementioning
confidence: 99%
“…rhusiopathiae endocarditis was also found in a patient in Latin America a�er injuring his hand with a fish bone during fishing and cooking. The disease began in an erysipeloid form and developed into septicaemia and endocarditis (Rocha et al, 1989).…”
Section: Erysipelothrix Rhusiopathiaementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sólo cuatro casos han sido reportados en América Latina previamente 1,3,6,7 . Se trata de una zoonosis.…”
Section: Discusión Y Comentariosunclassified
“…Se trata de una zoonosis. Está descrita la adquisición del microorganismo a través de lesiones de piel en contacto con animales portadores o sus desechos orgánicos 3 . La mayoría de los casos reportados se vinculan a factores ocupacionales.…”
Section: Discusión Y Comentariosunclassified
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