Key result
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection linked to purulent pericarditis, especially in CHF or renal insufficiency.
Why the study?
Pericardial infection caused by Acinetobacter baumannii is rare, particularly that of carbapenem-resistant A baumannii.
Case Report (n=1)
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection can lead to rare purulent pericarditis, particularly in patients with congestive heart failure or renal insufficiency.
Alerts clinicians to rare purulent pericarditis risk in CRAB with HF or renal disease; leaves open incidence and management guidance.
BACKGROUND: Pericardial infection caused by Acinetobacter baumannii is rare, particularly that of carbapenem-resistant A baumannii (CRAB). CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a rare case of purulent pericarditis due to CRAB in a 76-year-old man with acute myocardial infarction and acute kidney injury. The man was admitted to the intensive care unit for a catheter-related bloodstream infection. Pericardial effusion was detected via the bedside X-ray and ultrasound, and pericardiocentesis was performed. Cultures of the pericardial fluid, catheter tip, and blood independently revealed the presence of CRAB. These findings confirmed a diagnosis of purulent pericarditis. CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians should be reminded that CRAB infection can lead to purulent pericarditis, particularly in patients with congestive heart failure or renal insufficiency.
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Liu et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Purulent pericarditis due to carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (n=1). Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) infection was evaluated on Diagnosis of purulent pericarditis. Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection can lead to purulent pericarditis, particularly in patients with congestive heart failure or renal insufficiency.
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