Rothia dentocariosa Endocarditis in an Unsuspecting Host: A Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Willner, Stacy
Imam, Zaid
Hader, Ismail
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rothia dentocariosa, a gram-positive coccobacillus, is a commensal bacterium that is part of the oropharynx and respiratory tract.
In the past, it was known to be a cause for periodontal disease, but in recent years, Rothia dentocariosa has been found to be the cause of several other infectious entities, of which endocarditis is the most predominant.
We present the case of a healthy 62-year-old female who, after undergoing routine dental cleaning two months prior, developed subacute bacterial endocarditis of the mitral valve, with subsequent cerebral septic emboli causing an occipital hemorrhagic cerebrovascular accident, all secondary to Rothia dentocariosa.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Willner, Stacy& Imam, Zaid& Hader, Ismail. 2019. Rothia dentocariosa Endocarditis in an Unsuspecting Host: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Willner, Stacy…[et al.]. Rothia dentocariosa Endocarditis in an Unsuspecting Host: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Willner, Stacy& Imam, Zaid& Hader, Ismail. Rothia dentocariosa Endocarditis in an Unsuspecting Host: A Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1133989
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1133989