Management challenges of tongue piercing–associated mitral valve endocarditis with systemic embolization in a 16-year-old patient

Background: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a rare but serious condition in adolescents. While most cases are associated with dental procedures, oral piercings can also serve as an entry point for bacterial infection. A 16-year-old female with no prior medical history presented with severe pain in th...

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Päätekijät:	Alexandru Oprea, Alexandra Dădârlat-Pop, Alexandru Manea, Cristina Gavanescu, Georgiana Toma, Stefan Mot, Simona Manole, Sergiu Cristian Turturica, Simona Oprita, Adrian Stef
Aineistotyyppi:	Artigo
Kieli:	Inglês
Julkaistu:	Elsevier 2026-02-01
Sarja:	International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Aiheet:	Tongue piercing Infective endocarditis Embolic complications Treatment challenges
Linkit:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971225004564
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