First case of Streptococcus oligofermentans endocarditis determined based on sodA gene sequences after amplification directly from valvular samples

J Clin Microbiol. 2009 Mar;47(3):855-6. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01436-08. Epub 2008 Dec 30.

Abstract

We report the first case of infection due to Streptococcus oligofermentans, which is a recently described oral Streptococcus species. It was responsible for the endocarditis and left forearm abscess of a 43-year-old woman. Identification was made using molecular techniques performed directly from valvular and surgical samples.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Heart Valves / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcus / classification*
  • Streptococcus / isolation & purification*
  • Superoxide Dismutase / genetics*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacterial Proteins
  • DNA, Bacterial
  • SodA protein, Bacteria
  • Superoxide Dismutase