Recurrent streptococcal endocarditis.
A woman is described who suffered from multiple episodes of Streptococcus viridans endocarditis over a decade. The possible mechanisms for recurrence are discussed and the past literature on recurrent endocarditis is reviewed. In addition, the patient developed fever and eosinophilia in response to penicillin V, while tolerating penicillin G without incident.
D000368:Aged; D004698:Endocarditis, Subacute Bacterial / Q000188:drug therapy; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000139:chemically induced; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010404:Penicillin V / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy
D010400:Penicillin G; D010404:Penicillin V