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Group B Streptococcus Bacteremia Leading to Aortitis from a Prevertebral Abscess in a 50-Year-Old Male

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case report describes a 50-year-old man with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and poorly controlled diabetes who presented with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fevers, and chills. He was found to have group B streptococcal bacteremia, leading to a series of complications, including aortitis secondary to a prevertebral abscess. Despite challenges in management, the patient responded well to antibiotics and anticoagulation therapy, resulting in complete resolution of the prevertebral abscess and aortitis. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management in cases of severe group B streptococcal infections.

Source: Private Practice Infectious Disease

DOI: 10.55636/ppid05020005

Authors: Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, Alice Han

Institution: Infectious Disease Consultants

Language: English

Topic: Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411595618