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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonary Medicine

    Background:

    • Infectious endocarditis typically affects left-sided heart valves.
    • Pulmonary valve endocarditis is uncommon, especially in native valves.
    • Enterococcus faecalis is a recognized pathogen in endocarditis.

    Observation:

    • A case of isolated pulmonary native valve infectious endocarditis was identified.
    • The patient had no apparent predisposing factors for endocarditis.
    • Enterococcus faecalis was the causative microorganism.

    Findings:

    • The diagnosis required early clinical suspicion.
    • Echocardiography was essential for diagnosis.
    • This presentation is rare in patients without risk factors.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering endocarditis even in atypical locations.
    • Emphasizes the need for prompt and individualized diagnostic and management strategies.
    • Suggests that Enterococcus faecalis can cause native valve endocarditis in previously healthy individuals.