Endocarditis Caused by Lactococcus cremoris
- 2002-01
- Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases 34(3)
- H. Halldorsdottir
- V. Haraldsdóttir
- Á. Böđvarsson
- Gestur Þorgeirsson
- M. Kristjansson
- PubMed: 12030395
- DOI: 10.1080/00365540110080377
Abstract
We describe a case of subacute endocarditis due to Lactococcus cremoris associated with consumption of unpasteurized milk. Treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and subsequently penicillin resulted in prompt sterilization of this patient's bloodstream and full recovery.
Research Insights
| Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactococcus cremoris | Incidence of Endocarditis | Harmful | Large |