Pregnancy-associated group B streptococcal endocarditis: a report of two fatal cases.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Group B streptococci commonly colonize parturient women, yet pregnancy-associated endocarditis due to this organism is rare. Most reports of group B streptococcal endocarditis are from the preantibiotic era and occurred in women with rheumatic mitral valve disease. Reported herein are two cases of fatal group B streptococcal endocarditis involving the aortic valve of women with no preexisting heart disease. One had undergone a second-trimester abortion and the other had a normal pregnancy and uncomplicated vaginal delivery.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Sexton, DJ; Rockson, SG; Hempling, RE; Cathey, CW
Published Date
- September 1985
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 66 / 3 Suppl
Start / End Page
- 44S - 47S
PubMed ID
- 3895083
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0029-7844
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States