Severe Austrian Syndrome in an Immunocompromised Adult Patient – A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Known also as Osler’s triad, Austrian syndrome is a complex pathology which consists of pneumonia, meningitis and endocarditis, all caused by the haematogenous dissemination of Streptococcus pneumoniae. The multivalvular lesions are responsible for a severe and potential lethal outcome.

Keywords

• austrian syndrome
• multivalvular endocarditis
• streptococcus pneumoniae
• splenectomy