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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.
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Summary
Granulicatella elegans infective endocarditis (IE) is rare in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Early consideration of G. elegans IE is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment in pediatric patients with unexplained fever.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Granulicatella elegans (G. elegans) is a nutritionally variant streptococcus causing rare 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.
