Case Rep Cardiol. 2026 Jan 13;2026:8832570. doi: 10.1155/cric/8832570. eCollection 2026.
ABSTRACT
Infective endocarditis is a rare phenomenon that may have devastating consequences. While uncommon, the spectrum of causative organisms can include Corynebacterium species. Corynebacterium diphtheriae endocarditis bears a high potential for systemic complications and overall mortality. We present a case of mitral and tricuspid native valve endocarditis caused by C. diphtheriae in an immunocompetent patient and highlight the severe manifestations of this condition.
PMID:41536920 | PMC:PMC12797461 | DOI:10.1155/cric/8832570