Infective Endocarditis Caused by Abiotrophia defectiva: A Unique Case Complicated by Mitral Valve Perforation

Infective Endocarditis Caused by Abiotrophia defectiva: A Unique Case Complicated by Mitral Valve Perforation

ABSTRACT Abiotrophia defectiva, a nutritionally variant streptococcus, represents a rare yet serious cause of infective endocarditis (IE), accounting for 1%–2% of the total IE cases. It affects native valves in 10% of patients, and it is implicated in catastrophic complications. A 33‐year‐old medica...

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Main Authors: Ra'ed Ababneh, Laith Rhabneh, Shahd Qaddour, Emad Algorani, Mohammed Aloqaily, Cheikh Ahmed Abool Maaly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-04-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
Abiotrophia defectiva
cardiovascular
dental procedure‐related infections
endocarditis complications
infective endocarditis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70400
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