Native valve endocarditis complicated by abscess formation caused by Rothia mucilaginosa. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Haddad, S.; Saade, Y.; Ramlawi, B.; Kreidieh, B.; Gilbert, B.; Rao, S.
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 26(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: R.mucilaginosa -- Endocarditis -- Native valve -- Aortic root abscess; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01348
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Rothia mucilaginosa is increasingly recognized as an emerging pathogen associated with endocarditis. It has mostly been reported a causative agent for prosthetic valve endocarditis. The previously reported cases of native valve endocarditis caused by this organism only required medical treatment with no surgical intervention. We report a case of R. mucilaginosa native valve endocarditis complicated by abscess formation requiring surgical intervention and review the literature of native valve endocarditis caused by this organism.