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A rare paediatric case of possible infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus anginosus

Abstract

Infective endocarditis in children is a rare but serious condition that requires prompt management. We present a case of an 11-year-old boy with subacute bacterial endocarditis caused by Streptococcus anginosus, an unusual causative microorganism for infective endocarditis. The patient presented with a history of malaise, fatigue, and one subjective tactile fever. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first paediatric case of possible infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus anginosus.

Authors

Kahlon P; Fajardo AF; Mondal T

Journal

Cardiology in the Young, Vol. 33, No. 4, pp. 640–642

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Publication Date

April 22, 2023

DOI

10.1017/s104795112200227x

ISSN

1047-9511

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