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September 17, 2025CureusOpen Access

Pediatric Infective Endocarditis Due to Streptococcus mitis: A Case Report

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This case describes a 12-year-old with infective endocarditis due to Streptococcus mitis, emphasizing surgical intervention.
Blood cultures confirmed the infection, showing the importance of accurate diagnosis in cases of pediatric endocarditis.
Echocardiogram revealed cardiac vegetations, indicating severe complications and improving the need for targeted therapy.
Findings reveal that larger vegetations increase risks of embolization, underscoring the need for timely surgical actions.

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Case report explores infective endocarditis from Streptococcus mitis in a child, highlighting surgical outcomes.

Feregrino et al. (2025) studied this question.

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