Group C streptococcal endocarditis.
Group C streptococcus is found in many domestic animals and rarely causes infection in human beings. Severe infections caused by these bacteria are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. We present a case of group C streptococcus endocarditis with sequelae, right-eye endophthalmitis, and multilobar pneumonia caused by septic embolization from the infected mitral valve.
Ahmed
Saud I
SI
Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Columbia University at Harlem Hospital Center, New York, New York 10037, USA. saudiqbal200@yahoo.com
Gripaldo
Ria E
RE
Alao
Oladipo A
OA
D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000145:classification / Q000472:pathogenicity; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D010406:Penicillins