<i>Aerococcus urinae</i> endocarditis in a teenager with CHD: a rare paediatric presentation

infective endocarditis is being reported more frequently, especially in adults with cardiac and urinary tract abnormalities. Paediatric cases are uncommon but can be severe. We report a case of mitral valve infective endocarditis in a 15-year-old female with congenital heart defects and neurogenic bladder, presenting with embolic stroke. This highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management to improve outcomes in this rare but serious condition.

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Cardiology in the Young
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2026-03-31
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s1047951126111846
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Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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Aerococcus urinae endocarditis in a teenager with CHD: a rare paediatric presentation

Ravi Ashwath, Víctor M. Hernández-Bautista, Sejal Novak
Cardiology in the Young
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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Aerococcus urinae endocarditis in a teenager with CHD: a rare paediatric presentation

Ravi Ashwath, Víctor M. Hernández-Bautista, Sejal Novak
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Abstract

infective endocarditis is being reported more frequently, especially in adults with cardiac and urinary tract abnormalities. Paediatric cases are uncommon but can be severe. We report a case of mitral valve infective endocarditis in a 15-year-old female with congenital heart defects and neurogenic bladder, presenting with embolic stroke. This highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management to improve outcomes in this rare but serious condition.

Cardiology in the Young
Boston Children's Hospital (US), Baylor University (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 31%
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
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