Unexpected clinical case of infectious endocarditis in a patient with iv drug abuse: why epidemiological history matters.

Introduction: Right-sided lesions caused by staphylococci are the most common clinical entity of infectious endocarditis (IE) among iv drug abusers. But some aspects of the epidemiological history are critical in terms of early detection of uncommon pathogens.

Case Report: We describe a clinical observation of native aortic valve IE caused by in a 37-year-old female with a history of heroin addiction, alcohol abuse and liver cirrhosis.