J Korean Soc Transplant.  2003 Jun;17(1):93-96.

A Case of Infective Endocarditis in Renal Transplant Recipient Successfully Treated by Valve Annuloplasty

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  • 1Kidney Institute, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. k780121@dsmc.or.kr
  • 2Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • 3Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
  • 4Department of Thoracic Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Abstract

Infectious complications are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among kidney transplant recipients. Infective endocarditis has been reported as a rare complication in kidney transplant recipients and substantially impacts kidney transplant recipient survival. The early diagnosis of endocarditis is essential in order to initiate appropriate antibiotic treatment. In selected cases, surgery can be undertaken to prevent significant subsequent morbidity and mortality. We report a case of subacute bacterial endocarditis due to beta- hemolytic streptococcus in a 25-year-old kidney transplant recipient, which was successfully treated with antibiotics and valve annuloplasty.

Keyword

Endocarditis; Kidney transplantation; Infections

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Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Early Diagnosis
Endocarditis*
Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial
Humans
Kidney
Kidney Transplantation
Mortality
Streptococcus
Transplantation*
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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