Non-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a 13-year-old male with infective endocarditis caused by Abiotrophia defectiva: a case report and literature review

Non-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a 13-year-old male with infective endocarditis caused by Abiotrophia defectiva: a case report and literature review

IntroductionInfective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but serious condition. It is commonly caused by viridans group streptococci (VGS) or Staphylococcus aureus, often in the presence of structural heart disease. Rare organisms, like Abiotrophia defective (A. defective), can cause IE. Although resistanc...

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Main Authors: Anas K. Assi, Habeeb H. Awwad, Riman A. Sultan, Zaina A. Khaled, Sara N. Fatoum, Abdalwahab Kharousha, Hadi Dababseh, Rabee Adwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
infective endocarditis
A. defectiva
subarachnoid hemorrhage
mitral valve prolapse
pediatric neurology
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1625229/full
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