A classic and fatal case of Streptococcus mutans subacute bacterial endocarditis; A now potentially underappreciated disease

We describe a patient found to have Streptococcus mutans subacute bacterial endocarditis, who presented with classic risk factors and findings, and who died shortly after presentation due to hemorrhagic conversion of an embolic stroke in the setting of anticoagulation. It is critical that all cases of streptococcal bacteremia be appropriately evaluated and treated, and that Streptococcus spp. not ever be routinely considered a blood culture ‘contaminant’.
Source: IDCases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research