Abstract
Streptococcus constellatus endocarditis is associated with systemic embolism and frequently with a poor prognosis. We describe the first case reported in the literature of infective endocarditis by penicillin-resistant S. constellatus causing both mitral and aortic valve regurgitation, treated successfully with double-valve replacement.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / microbiology*
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Aortic Valve Insufficiency / therapy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / therapy
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Heart Valve Diseases / diagnosis
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Heart Valve Diseases / microbiology*
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Heart Valve Diseases / therapy
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Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation
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Humans
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Male
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / microbiology*
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Mitral Valve Insufficiency / therapy
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Penicillin Resistance
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Streptococcal Infections / complications
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / therapy
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Streptococcus constellatus / isolation & purification*
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Treatment Outcome