Streptococcus cristatus, an infrequent cause of bacteremia and infective endocarditis. Case report and literature review

Vecilla, Domingo Fernández; Gutiérrez, Mikel Joseba Urrutikoetxea; Arco, José Luis Díaz de Tuesta del

doi:10.37201/req/090.2022

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“…The oral microbiota can also cause transient bacteremia and endocarditis. It has been well-reported that dental extractions and poor dental hygiene are related to bacteremia and endocarditis [ 8 , 15 ]. This is due to routine activities such as tooth brushing, flossing, chewing, and endodontic procedures causing mucosal and gingival trauma, allowing bacteria to enter the bloodstream.…”

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“…However, Jensen et al [ 7 ] concluded that S. cristatus and oligofermentans were synonymous via clustering patterns seen on genomic analysis. This bacteria has been reported to cause endocarditis and septicemia [ 4 , 8 ]. Still, there are a few reported cases of it causing bone and joint infections, except for one report of septic arthritis in a neonate [ 3 ].…”

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Vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Streptococcus cristatus infection

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Gallardo-Huizar

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Vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Streptococcus cristatus infection

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Ai,

Gallardo-Huizar

et al. 2023

Heliyon

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Streptococcus cristatus: An uncommon cause for a common hospital admission

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Salehi,

Wilson

et al. 2024

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A Rare Case of Streptococcus cristatus Spondylodiscitis Identified by Bacterial 16S rRNA Polymerase Chain Reaction Sequencing: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

Dillie,

Bamps,

Argudín

et al. 2024

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We report here a rare case of spondylodiscitis due to Streptococcus cristatus in a healthy 66-year-old male. Due to an abscess causing neurological deficit, which required immediate surgical intervention, a PCR targeting 16S rRNA was performed on the surgical samples as all blood and tissue cultures remained negative. This molecular assay allowed for the identification of this rare Streptococcus , a member of the mitis group and commensal of the oral cavity, whose pathogenicity remains uncertain although it has been seldom reported in cases of human infections, mostly bacteremia and endocarditis. Notably, our case is distinguished by the absence of comorbidities, although the patient’s history was compatible with a dental portal of entry. This case illustrates once more that 16S rRNA PCR can be of great help for documenting the causative pathogen in osteoarticular infections when cultures remain inconclusive. We reviewed in this article the data regarding osteoarticular infections due to S. cristatus and discussed the role of molecular technique in the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis.

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Streptococcus cristatus, an infrequent cause of bacteremia and infective endocarditis. Case report and literature review

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Streptococcus cristatus infection

Vertebral osteomyelitis secondary to Streptococcus cristatus infection

Streptococcus cristatus: An uncommon cause for a common hospital admission

A Rare Case of Streptococcus cristatus Spondylodiscitis Identified by Bacterial 16S rRNA Polymerase Chain Reaction Sequencing: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

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