Streptococcus bovis bacteremia from a venous access port in a patient with AIDS

Scand J Infect Dis. 2002;34(10):764-6. doi: 10.1080/00365540260348563.

Abstract

We report the first case of S. bovis bacteremia related to endoluminal colonization of a venous access port in a setting of advanced HIV infection, neutropenia and co-infection with HBV. The patient had no bowel abnormalities. The clinical picture was mild and was resolved by removal of the device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteremia / diagnosis*
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage
  • Equipment Contamination
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Streptococcus bovis / isolation & purification*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents