Group B streptococcus tricuspid endocarditis presenting with arthralgia in a postpartum woman: A case report

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Vincent P. ^{[1
]}

Davis R. ^{[1
]}

Roy D. ^{[1
]}

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[1] Sandwell General Hospital, Lyndon West Bromwich, West Midlands

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Journal of Medical Case Reports | / 6卷 / 1期

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; Endocarditis; Infective Endocarditis; Tricuspid Valve; Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura;

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10.1186/1752-1947-6-242

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Introduction: Infective endocarditis presenting with arthralgia is rare. Group B streptococcus tricuspid endocarditis as a postpartum complication is even rarer. The present case is an example of both. Case presentation: We report the case of a 30-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with painful swelling of her wrists and ankles. Conclusion: Even when the clinical presentation of systemic inflammation is more suggestive of a primary rheumatological disorder, it is important to remember that bacterial infection can also present in this manner. Group B streptococcus tricuspid valve endocarditis is a rare, but recognized, postpartum complication. © 2012 Vincent et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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