We present an uncommon case of endocarditis caused by in an immunocompetent patient following a caesarean section. We discuss her turbulent admission course leading to her diagnosis following persistent bacteraemia, medical and surgical management, including a splenectomy and valve resection and repair, and subsequent prolonged course of combination antimicrobials for 24 months post valve surgery. The patient is alive 9 months after completing her treatment and 36 months after her valve surgery.
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