Open AccessStreptococcus sanguis endocarditis associated with colonic carcinoma
Author(s) -
Sukhjinder Nijjer,
Simon W Dubrey
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.09.2009.2311
Subject(s) - streptococcus bovis , medicine , endocarditis , streptococcus , infective endocarditis , malignancy , carcinoma , gastroenterology , pathology , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , biology , rumen , genetics , food science , fermentation
Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus bovis is known to be associated with colorectal malignancy. Other less common streptococci, specifically Streptococcus sanguis, can be similarly associated with gastrointestinal carcinoma. We present a case of disseminated colorectal carcinoma occurring after a confirmed S sanguis endocarditis, that required mitral valve surgery. There may be a need for gastrointestinal surveillance in patients presenting with bacteraemia caused by less common streptococci.