Enterococcal endocarditis represents a formidable clinical challenge, particularly in patients with underlying valvular disease or indwelling medical devices. Enterococcus faecalis, the predominant species, accounts for
Streptococcal endocarditis is a severe form of infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus species, most commonly the viridans group streptococci (VGS). This condition involves the infection
Prosthetic heart valve endocarditis (PVE) remains a severe and potentially life-threatening condition in cardiology and cardiac surgery. Despite advancements in valve technology and antibiotic prophylaxis,
Pneumococcus endocarditis, a rare yet life-threatening form of infective endocarditis, is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Despite the organism’s well-known role in pneumonia and meningitis, its
Pasteurella multocida endocarditis represents a rare but increasingly recognized form of zoonotic infective endocarditis. This Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic coccobacillus is commonly found in the oropharyngeal
Haemophilus endocarditis is a rare yet serious form of infective endocarditis caused by Haemophilus species, primarily affecting heart valves. It falls within the HACEK group
What is Bacterial Endocarditis? Bacterial endocarditis, also known as infective endocarditis, is a life-threatening infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart chambers