Invasive Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection Causing Cardioembolic Stroke: A Clinical Proximity to Austrian Syndrome

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Nilesh H PawarJiashen Loh

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) is a significant human bacterial pathogen and the major cause of pneumonia. In the post-antibiotic era, S. pneumoniae endocarditis is rare but carries a high risk of central nervous system (CNS) involvement. We present a case of invasive S. pneumoniae infection, which led to a cardioembolic stroke in a young man from septic emboli. Diagnosing a disseminated S. pneumoniae infection at an early stage is crucial and may improve patient outcomes.

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