A new case of bacterial endocarditis in a child with severe Haemophilia A carrying a central venous access device

Life‐threatening complication of central venous catheter in a child with severe haemophilia A

“…Endocarditis secondary to CVC in immunocompetent children with haemophilia A is a rare complication, with only a few cases published to date. [5][6][7] Staphylococcus aureus seems to be the predominant causative factor of right-side endocarditis not only in the general population but also in children with haemophilia. [5][6][7][8] The contamination of the port's line with microbial flora and low adherence to sterile techniques of catheter care principles are known contributing factors.…”

“…[5][6][7] Staphylococcus aureus seems to be the predominant causative factor of right-side endocarditis not only in the general population but also in children with haemophilia. [5][6][7][8] The contamination of the port's line with microbial flora and low adherence to sterile techniques of catheter care principles are known contributing factors. 9,10 Strict guidelines regarding CVC homecare management and education of patients' carers are of great importance in preventing catheter-related infections and bacterial endocarditis.…”

“…3,4 Endocarditis secondary to CVC in immunocompetent children with haemophilia is an infrequent but severe complication with an unpredictable course. [5][6][7] We report a case of successfully treated catheter-related tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) in a child with severe haemophilia A complicated by an anti-FVIII inhibitor.…”