Lactobacillus rhamnosus Endocarditis After Upper Endoscopy
- 2017
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases 4(2)
- J. Aaron
- M. Sobieszczyk
- S. Weiner
- S. Whittier
- F. Lowy
- PubMed: 28695143
- DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx085
Abstract
Lactobacillus rhamnosus is commonly found in gastrointestinal flora and used in probiotics but is a rare human pathogen. We report a case of L. rhamnosus endocarditis following upper endoscopy in a frequent consumer of yogurt containing the organism, who required aortic and mitral valve replacement for cure.
Keywords: Lactobacillus; Lactobacillus rhamnosus; endocarditis; endoscopy; yogurt.
Research Insights
| Supplement | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0343ND | Incidence of Endocarditis | Harmful | Large |