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Granulicatella elegans Infective Endocarditis in a Pediatric Patient
Marta Valerio1, Margarida Caldeira1, Maria Bandeira Duarte1
1Paediatric Department, The Unidade Local de Saúde da Lezíria (ULS Lezíria), Santarém, PRT.
Cureus
|August 1, 2026
Summary
Granulicatella elegans infective endocarditis (IE) is rare in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Early consideration of G. elegans is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment, even without typical echocardiographic findings.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Granulicatella elegans (G. elegans) is a nutritionally variant streptococcus causing rare but significant infective endocarditis (IE).
- Diagnosis of G. elegans IE is often delayed due to specific culture needs and non-specific symptoms.
- Congenital heart disease (CHD) increases susceptibility to IE.