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This case aims to highlight the role of Streptococcus salivarius in infective endocarditis and the need for early diagnosis.

May 20, 2026American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

B49-25 Mouth to Mayhem: A Rare Case of Strep Salivarius Endocarditis With Septic Emboli

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HMH MonestimeUniversity of South Florida GAG A AlonsoUniversity of South Florida SMS L MunroUniversity of South Florida

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Case report details infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus salivarius in a male with multiple health issues, highlighting treatment challenges.

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This case aims to highlight the role of Streptococcus salivarius in infective endocarditis and the need for early diagnosis.
Case presentation of a 57-year-old male with multiple comorbidities and symptoms indicating endocarditis
Imaging and lab tests including MRI, echocardiograms, and blood cultures to confirm diagnosis
Treatment initiated with intravenous ceftriaxone per infectious disease recommendations
Confirmed diagnosis of infective endocarditis with visualization of mitral and aortic valve vegetations on echocardiogram
Positive blood cultures indicated the presence of pan-susceptible streptococcus salivarius
Patient required outpatient follow-up for surgical planning after antibiotic treatment due to embolism complications

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Monestime et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d5040f03e14405aa9beb0 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajrccm/aamag162.4815

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Case report details infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus salivarius in a male with multiple health issues, highlighting treatment challenges.

B49-25 Mouth to Mayhem: A Rare Case of Strep Salivarius Endocarditis With Septic Emboli

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B49-25 Mouth to Mayhem: A Rare Case of Strep Salivarius Endocarditis With Septic Emboli

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