Case Reports in Cardiology · Published 2026-01-01 · DOI 10.1155/cric/8832570
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.
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