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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pneumococcal endocarditis, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, is a rare but severe infection affecting heart valves.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial due to high mortality rates.

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  • A 72-year-old female presented with altered mental status.
  • Physical examination revealed no abnormal cardiac murmurs.
  • The patient was diagnosed with pneumococcal endocarditis.

Findings:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteremia can lead to endocarditis even without detectable cardiac murmurs.
  • Pneumococcal endocarditis carries a significant risk of mortality.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for pneumococcal endocarditis in patients with S. pneumoniae bacteremia.
  • Prompt diagnostic evaluation and management are essential for improving patient outcomes.