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Rothia infective endocarditis (RIE) is a rare condition, often linked to dental issues or intravenous drug use (IVDU). Despite its rarity, RIE shows a favorable prognosis, with effective antibiotic treatment and surgery when needed.

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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Rothia species are increasingly recognized as pathogens.
  • Infective endocarditis (IE) and extracardiac infections (ECI) caused by Rothia are rare.
  • Understanding the characteristics of these infections is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively describe the epidemiological, clinical, microbiological, and therapeutic features of Rothia infective endocarditis (RIE).
  • To detail the outcomes of RIE and compare them with Rothia extracardiac infections (ECRI).

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was conducted.
  • Published cases of RIE and ECRI were analyzed.
  • A personal case report was included for analysis.

Main Results:

  • 51 cases of RIE and 215 cases of ECRI were identified.
  • RIE patients were more frequently male, intravenous drug users (IVDU), and immunocompetent compared to ECRI patients.
  • R. dentocariosa was the predominant species in RIE cases; treatment often involved beta-lactam antibiotics and surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Rothia infective endocarditis is rare, often originating from dental or inoculation sources in IVDU.
  • The prognosis for RIE appears favorable.
  • Further research may elucidate optimal treatment strategies.