August 11, 2025Journal of Medical Case ReportsOpen Access

Mycotic cerebral aneurysm secondary to Streptococcus parasanguinis infective endocarditis: a case report

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APAalapi PatelWaikato Hospital CBChristopher Alan BrooksWaikato Hospital PGPeter GanWaikato Hospital

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Case report reveals a mycotic aneurysm linked to infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus parasanguinis, suggesting complex clinical management is essential.

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A mycotic cerebral aneurysm developed due to infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus parasanguinis.
The patient, a 70-year-old male, underwent neurosurgery for a mycotic aneurysm and surgical valve replacement.
Case highlights the importance of thorough investigation when embolic phenomena occur in cases of infective endocarditis.
Recognizing and treating this rare association requires a multidisciplinary approach for optimal outcomes.

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Patel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a360e70a429f7973329680 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05475-w

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Case report reveals a mycotic aneurysm linked to infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus parasanguinis, suggesting complex clinical management is essential.

Mycotic cerebral aneurysm secondary to Streptococcus parasanguinis infective endocarditis: a case report

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