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Native-valve endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis. A histologically confirmed case.

B Littenberg, B Cooper, R Levitz

    American Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Staphylococcus epidermidis commonly appears in blood cultures but rarely causes natural-valve endocarditis. This study documents a confirmed case of S. epidermidis causing endocarditis with pathological evidence.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Cardiology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Staphylococcus epidermidis is a frequent cause of bloodstream infections.
    • Natural-valve endocarditis is seldom attributed to S. epidermidis.

    Observation:

    • Previous reports often lack definitive valve examination for S. epidermidis endocarditis.
    • This study presents a case with clinical suspicion of endocarditis and S. epidermidis bacteremia.

    Findings:

    • Pathological confirmation of Staphylococcus epidermidis as the causative agent of natural-valve endocarditis.
    • Detailed case presentation of a rare infectious endocarditis etiology.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of thorough investigation in suspected S. epidermidis endocarditis.

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  • Contributes to understanding the pathogenicity of S. epidermidis in cardiac infections.
  • Underscores the need for definitive pathological evidence in rare endocarditis cases.