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| Infective Endocarditis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae |
| Seung-Hee Baik, M.D., Yoon Jung Oh, M.D., Young Hwa Choi, M.D., Seung Soo Shin, M.D.Kwang Joo Park, M.D., Sung Chul Hwang, M.D., and Joo Hun Park, M.D. |
| Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea |
Vol.38 Num.4 (p210~213)
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Streptococcus pneumoniae has been a rare cause of endocarditis in the postantibiotic era. The incidence of pneumococcal endocarditis now accounts for less than 3% of all cases and most often occur in patients with risk factors, especially alcoholism. We report the case of a 68-year-old male with acute infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae. We stressed the low frequency of this agent as a cause of endocarditis and the atypical evolution of this case. |
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Keywords : Streptococcus pneumoniae, Bacterial endocarditis, Bacteremia |
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