Abstract

Introduction:

Bacillus cereus is a gram positive bacilli found commonly in the soil and environment. It is a bacteria rarely associated with endocarditis.

Case History:

Intravenous drug abuse, presence of valvular defects, pacemakers, immunodeficiency are some of the known risk factors for B.cereus endocarditis. We present here a case series of two patients with B.cereus endocarditis along with a review of the literature.

Conclusion:

This is the first report of B.cereus endocarditis from India to the best of our knowledge.

Keywords: Valvular heart disease, Endocarditis, Bacillus species, Gram positive bacilli, Bacteremia, Infant.
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