Isolated Streptococcus agalactiae tricuspid endocarditis in elderly patient without known predisposing factors: case report and review of the literature
Journal of the Saudi Heart Association. 2016; 28 (2): 119-123
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ABSTRACT
Group B streptococcal [GBS] tricuspid infective endocarditis is a very rare clinical entity. It affects intravenous drug users, pregnant, postpartum women, and the elderly. We report the case of a 68-year-old patient without known predisposing factors who presented a GBS tricuspid endocarditis treated by penicillin and aminoglycosides with no response. The patient was operated with a good evolution. Our case is the 25th reported in the literature. GBS disease is increasing in the elderly and is mainly associated to comorbid conditions. Tricuspid infective endocarditis with Group B streptococcus predominantly presents as a persistent fever with respiratory symptoms due to pulmonary embolism. Therefore, it requires a medicosurgical treatment and close follow-up
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Assunto principal:
Streptococcus agalactiae
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Valva Tricúspide
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Idoso
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Literatura de Revisão como Assunto
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Saudi Heart Assoc.
Ano de publicação:
2016
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