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“Something fishy going on…”; First case report of Plesiomonas shigelloides endocarditis manifesting as a seizure

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Plesiomonas shigelloides typically causes gastroenteritis but rarely leads to invasive infections such as endocarditis. We report the first case of P. shigelloides endocarditis in the literature. Case summary A 74-year-old male presented with seizure and bacteraemia following consumption of raw seafood. Echocardiography revealed mitral valve perforation with severe regurgitation. Blood cultures grew P. shigelloides, confirming endocarditis requiring valve surgery. Discussion This represents the first documented case of P. shigelloides endocarditis. The pathogen’s ability to cause invasive disease relates to its virulence factors.

Source: European Heart Journal - Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf557

Authors: Anupam Canchi Arun Rao, Sanjaya Senanayake, Laila Khan

Institutions: Australian National University, ACT Government

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $815