Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnostic imaging
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Radiography, Thoracic
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging*
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Streptococcus / classification
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Streptococcus / pathogenicity
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed