| Literature DB >> 28292116 |
Hanane Boussir1, Amine Ghalem1, Nabila Ismaili1, Noha El Ouafi1.
Abstract
Infective endocarditis can occur in healthy people or in those with a preexisting heart disease. Among people with heart disease at risk for developing infective endocarditis, there are those with congenital heart disease (VSD is the most common type). We report the case of a 17-year old patient with infective endocarditis due to oral streptococci associated with VSD that wasn't detected until then, whose symptoms were prolonged fever accompanied by a rash. ENT examination also showed pseudomembranous anginas associated with poor oral health status. IE associated with VSD are the most frequent IEs among patients with congenital heart disease. Their clinical presentation can be atypical, hence the vital role of echocardiography. In these cases effective prevention requires optimal oral and skin hygiene and not prophylactic antibiotic therapy.Entities:
Keywords: 2015 ESC Guidelines; IE prophylaxis; VSD; infective endocarditis
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Year: 2016 PMID: 28292116 PMCID: PMC5326043 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.25.154.10673
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Incidence parasternale petit axe montrant un shunt gauche-droit interventriculaire au doppler couleur
Figure 2Incidence parasternale petit axe montrant une CIV périmembraneuse de 3 mm
Figure 3Incidence apicale 4 cavités montrant une grosse végétation de 17mm insérée sur la berge supérieure de la CIV
Figure 4Flux restrictif de la CIV au Doppler continu