Viridans streptococcus endocarditis associated with spondylodiscitis

Rev Port Cardiol. 2004 May;23(5):723-8.
[Article in English, Portuguese]

Abstract

The authors report a case of a 78-year-old male, admitted to the Hospital with fever, lumbar pain and a systolic murmur. Viridans streptococcus endocarditis associated with spondylodiscitis was diagnosed. Images and results of the exams are presented. This case is compared with similar studies in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Discitis / complications*
  • Discitis / microbiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae*
  • Male
  • Streptococcal Infections*
  • Viridans Streptococci*