Prosthetic valve endocarditis in pregnancy.
A case of prosthetic valve endocarditis is described, caused by Streptococcus viridans in the third trimester of pregnancy. During her illness, the patient gave birth to a normal baby in an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. She had recurrent post-partum vaginal bleeding. Aspects relevant to the management of the case are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*