Arare Serratia marcescens-associated acute endocarditis of atricuspid valve in an intravenous drug user : Acase report and literature review.

Abstract

Serratia marcescens is agram-negative bacillus that is an opportunistic agent in respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and septicemia. It is rarely also acause of infective endocarditis which follows arapid and devastating course, typically in persons with history of intravenous drug use (IDU). This article reports afatal case of a27-year-old patient with aknown history of IDU, who presented with clinical symptoms concerning right-sided endocarditis as well as signs of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Finally, adetailed review of the literature is provided concerning the acute endocarditis of atricuspid valve, especially associated with Serratia marcescens infection.