Streptococcus viridans endocarditis from tongue piercing

Scott D. Lick; Secil N. Edozie; Kenneth J. Woodside; Vincent R. Conti

doi:10.1016/j.jemermed.2005.01.007

Streptococcus viridans endocarditis from tongue piercing

Scott D. Lick, Secil N. Edozie, Kenneth J. Woodside, Vincent R. Conti

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Abstract

Body piercing and tattooing have undergone a revival in popularity. We present the case of a 27-year-old man with a recent tongue piercing and infective endocarditis of the aortic valve. He was treated with a 6-week course of intravenous antibiotics, but eventually required a Ross procedure for progressive aortic insufficiency.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	57-59
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Emergency Medicine
Volume	29
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jemermed.2005.01.007
State	Published - Jul 2005

Keywords

Aortic insufficiency
Aortic valve
Endocarditis
Ross procedure

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Emergency Medicine

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