Streptococcus mitis Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis Accompanied by Haematological Management Challenges

Streptococcus mitis Tricuspid Valve Infective Endocarditis Accompanied by Haematological Management Challenges Tricuspid valve infective endocarditis (TVIE) is strongly associated with IV drug use (IVDU); device implants also represent significant risk factors. Congenital anomalies, including ventricular septal defect (VSD), predispose patients to TVIE.1 Streptococcus mitis is a mesophilic alfa-haemolytic germ inhabiting the oro- and nasopharyngeal cavities and has been impl...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research