Streptococcus Viridans

Your Path

  • Streptococcus Viridans

Sites

  • Endocarditis

Etiology

  • Mouth flora
  • Gram positive cocci

Risk Factors

  • Bacteremia via dental procedure. w/seeding of abnormal valves

Symptoms

  • Subacute f
  • C
  • Malaise x weeks

Physical Exam Findings

  • Murmur that's new/different
  • Systemic seeding