Abstract
A case of recurrent endocarditis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, a rare cause of endocarditis, is reported. The first episode of infection resulted in valvular damage, necessitating replacement of the aortic and mitral valves, and the second episode was treated successfully with antibiotics alone. Recurrence occurred even though the organism was fully susceptible to the antibiotics used and the patient showed no evidence of immune deficiency.
MeSH terms
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Atrial Fibrillation / etiology
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Atrial Fibrillation / therapy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Echocardiography
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / therapy
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Humans
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Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / drug therapy
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Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / etiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Penicillin G / therapeutic use
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Pneumococcal Infections / complications*
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Pneumococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Pneumococcal Infections / therapy
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Recurrence