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Viridans streptococcus endocarditis associated with spondylodiscitis.

André Luz, Alexandra Castro, Rosa Domingues Ribeiro, Luísa Bernardo, Henrique Carvalho, Amaral Bernardo, Lopes Gomes

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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.

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Key concepts: Spondylodiscitis, Endocarditis, Viridans streptococci, Medicine, Discitis, Lumbar, Infective endocarditis, Surgery