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Aortic valve streptococcus group B endocarditis post-extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Mohsen Meidani1, Mahboobeh Taghavi, Morteza Abdar Esfahani
1Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Sub-acute bacterial endocarditis can manifest with diverse symptoms. This case highlights a rare instance of Streptococcus group B endocarditis following urinary tract procedures.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
Background:
- Sub-acute bacterial endocarditis presents with varied clinical signs, including embolic events and immunological responses.
- Left-sided endocarditis requires prompt diagnosis and management due to potential complications.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old man experienced urinary symptoms and recurrent urosepsis post-lithotripsy.
- Echocardiography was performed due to suspected infective endocarditis.
Findings:
- Infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus group B was confirmed.
- Streptococcus group B is an uncommon pathogen in infective endocarditis.
Implications:
- Urinary tract procedures like lithotripsy may be associated with rare cases of infective endocarditis.
- Early detection and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for managing Streptococcus group B endocarditis.
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