Abstract:Background: Rothia species are known to cause dental caries and periodontal disease, and infrequently cause native or prosthetic valve endocarditis mostly in immunocompromised persons. With an increasing use of implantable cardiac devices, early clinical suspicion and a rapid diagnosis of endocarditis is essential for optimal treatment to reduce complications and mortality. Bacteremic infection with Rothia dentocariosa in immunocompetent persons is uncommon. Pacemaker lead-related endocarditis caused by Rothia… Show more
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