Streptococcus sanguis endocarditis associated with colonic carcinoma
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Published on: August 24, 2019
Sukhjinder Nijjer1, Simon William Dubrey
1Hillingdon Hospital, Cardiology, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN, UK.
Abstract:
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.
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