Lactobacillus rhamnosus Endocarditis After Upper Endoscopy
- 2017
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases 4(2)
- PubMed: 28695143
- DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx085
Study Design
- Type
- Case Report
- Sample size
- n = 1
- Population
- A frequent consumer of yogurt with L. rhamnosus
- Methods
- Case report
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 | Dose | Health Outcome | Effect Type | Effect Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus R0343ND | — | Incidence of Endocarditis | Harmful | Large | View source*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. |