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A case of Streptococcus agalactiae infective endocarditis associated with kidney infarction

Joo Il Kim, Hyon Joung Cho, Jong Goo Seo, Jin Yong Kim, Yoon Soo Park, Yiel-Hae Seo, Yong Kyun Cho

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Group B streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae) is categorized as a Lancefield Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci. GBS is a recognized cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns and pregnant women. However, the incidence of GBS disease in nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in the elderly and those with significant underlying diseases. GBS infective endocarditis is generally characterized by an acute onset, the presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction, and the frequent development of complications. Here we report the first case of GBS infective endocarditis associated with kidney infarction.

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Group B streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae) is categorized as a Lancefield Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci. GBS is a recognized cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns and pregnant women. However, the incidence of GBS disease in nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in the elderly and those with significant underlying diseases. GBS infective endocarditis is generally characterized by an acute onset, the presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction, and the frequent development of complications. Here we report the first case of GBS infective endocarditis associated with kidney infarction.

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Group B streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae) is categorized as a Lancefield Group B beta-hemolytic streptococci. GBS is a recognized cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns and pregnant women. However, the incidence of GBS disease in nonpregnant adults is increasing, particularly in the elderly and those with significant underlying diseases. GBS infective endocarditis is generally characterized by an acute onset, the presence of large vegetations, rapid valvular destruction, and the frequent development of complications. Here we report the first case of GBS infective endocarditis associated with kidney infarction.

Key concepts: Streptococcus agalactiae, Medicine, Infective endocarditis, Endocarditis, Group B, Streptococcus, Meningitis, Sepsis

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