Abiotrophia defectiva endocarditis of bicuspid aortic valve: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with a bicuspid aortic valve have increased risk of infective endocarditis, but common organisms are not always the culprit. We describe a case of an otherwise healthy young gentleman with bicuspid aortic valve who experienced Abiotrophia defectiva endocarditis. The aim of this case report is to highlight an uncommon cause of endocarditis associated with significant morbidity and mortality in order to improve the care provided by trainees and clinicians.

Case summary

A 37-year-old male presented with a 1-month history of fever, weight loss, myalgia, and night sweats. On transoesophageal echocardiography, he was found to have a bicuspid aortic valve with large vegetation and severe aortic insufficiency. Blood cultures were positive for A. defecti

SUBMITTER: Fakhra S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9549599 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature