An unusual case of Corynebacterium striatum endocarditis in a patient with congenital lymphedema and rheumatic heart disease

Abstract

Corynebacterium striatum (C. striatum) is a ubiquitous saprophyte with a potential to cause bacteremia. We report the first case of C. striatum endocarditis in a patient with congenital lymphedema and rheumatic heart disease.

Keywords

• Corynebacterium striatum
• Lymphedema
• Rheumatic heart disease
• Endocarditis