20th June 2024

A 67-year-old gentleman is suspected of having infective endocarditis

A 67-year-old gentleman is suspected of having infective endocarditis. Initial bloods are taken including blood cultures. Empirical antibiotics are started. He is awaiting an echocardiogram to look for vegetation.

Which organism in a single positive blood culture is sufficient to fulfil a major criterion for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.