Infective Endocarditis and Aortic Valve Abscess in an Infant
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Pediatr Emerg Care
Abstract
Infective endocarditis is relatively uncommon in the pediatric population, but when it does occur, results in substantial morbidity and mortality. Children at risk for endocarditis are typically those with an underlying congenital heart condition. Furthermore, an endocardial abscess is a very rare yet serious complication of infective endocarditis. We describe a case of a 23-month-old previously healthy male infant with no known congenital heart disease who returned to the emergency department after a recent hospitalization for pneumococcal bacteremia, presenting acutely ill but without fever. He was found to be in congestive heart failure due to endocarditis and an aortic root abscess.
Volume Number
31
Issue Number
9
Pages
654-5
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/09/04
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Pediatrics
Additional Departments
Emergency Medicine
PMID
DOI
10.1097/pec.0000000000000546