Group B Streptococcus Endocarditis Following an Elective Abortion: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Endocarditis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae, a group B streptococcus (GBS), is unusual; however, it can occur in association with obstetrical procedures and carries a high mortality rate. We describe a previously healthy patient who developed GBS mitral valve endocarditis after an elective abortion, and compare and contrast prior case reports.