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A Cryptic Septic Endocarditis and Systemic Thromboembolism Triggered by Oral Microflora

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Case report reveals systemic thromboembolism from septic endocarditis in a young male, highlighting risks with commensal flora.

A young male developed septic endocarditis due to Streptococcus anginosus despite no recognizable risk factors.
Blood cultures indicated the presence of gram-positive rods, confirming Streptococcus anginosus and necessitating treatment.
The patient's condition led to systemic embolism in the spleen, resulting in multiple splenic infarctions.
Aortic valve replacement became necessary to address complications stemming from the endocarditis.

Kanuri et al. (2025) studied this question.

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