A rare case of anaerobic streptococci endocarditis in a young female with bicuspid aortic valve: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bicuspid aortic valve is the most common congenital cardiovascular malformation and occurs in 1-2% of the population. The haemodynamic changes appear early, leading to tissue damage and predisposing to germs attachment. The development of perivalvular extension is a constant in bicuspid aortic valve endocarditis. Infective endocarditis with anaerobic bacteria is a rare condition with a high rate of mortality.

Case summary

We report a case of a young female with bicuspid aortic valve infective endocarditis. Involved bacteria were anaerobic streptococci, and the clinical course of the diseases was very aggressive. The echocardiographic evaluation revealed aortic and mitral regurgitation, perivalvular abscess, ventricular septum defect, and pericardial effusion. The

SUBMITTER: Toader D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7850613 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature