Group G streptococcal endocarditis.
The group G streptococcus may be a more common human pathogen than previously recognized. A case of group G streptococcal endocarditis is reported and the 11 cases reported previously are reviewed. Group G endocarditis may have significant clinical and prognostic differences from endocarditis caused by the more commonly identified viridans or group D streptococci. Routine serologic grouping of beta-hemolytic streptococcal isolates from serious infections is warranted.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis; D013293:Enterococcus faecalis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D013291:Streptococcus