Salmonella-related mycotic aneurysm: a rare but fatal condition

Authors

  • Aarsha Sadar Department of General Medicine, Travancore Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India
  • Arun Raj C. N. Department of General Medicine, Travancore Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India
  • Legha R. Department of General Medicine, Travancore Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India
  • Jayaprakash R. Department of General Medicine, Travancore Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20220993

Keywords:

Salmonella, Mycotic aneurysm, Aortitis, Bacteremia

Abstract

Salmonella species commonly causes gastrointestinal infection in humans. Occasionally they lead to serious complications such as mycotic aneurysms which are rare but potentially fatal. Mortality is high without timely intervention. The clinical presentation is variable and early diagnosis requires a high degree of clinical alertness. Here, we reported a case of mycotic aneurysm secondary to Salmonella enteritidis infection. The case highlights the need to evaluate all elderly patients with non-typhoid Salmonella bacteremia for possible endovascular infections.

Author Biography

Aarsha Sadar, Department of General Medicine, Travancore Medical College, Kollam, Kerala, India

Final year postgraduate resident,

Department of General Medicine

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Published

2022-03-28

How to Cite

Sadar, A., Raj C. N., A., R., L., & R., J. (2022). Salmonella-related mycotic aneurysm: a rare but fatal condition. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 10(4), 957–960. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20220993

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